Shire Jobs

Cook

• $30,499
• Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Performs duties required to prepare and serve daily meals, using a variety of kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Assists the Food Services Coordinator in planning menus.
• Estimates food requirements to reduce waste and ensures left over food and ingredients are appropriately stored for preservation.
• Ensures kitchen cleanliness and maintains kitchen equipment and utensils; trains residents or trustees to perform these responsibilities.
• Inspects dining room and food storage areas in order to maintain sanitary standards.
• Stocks food inventory and supplies.
• Maintains inventory records and prepares food orders as needed.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. 

Education and Experience:

• Completion of the eighth school grade is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience in commercial or institutional food preparation is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical, including drug testing and background check, before employment.
• Employees will be fingerprinted.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing per the Court's policy.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, effective working relationships with other employees, and interact effectively with the general public.