Cook (8-12 hours per week)

Responsible for preparation and cooking a variety of foods, including special diets.  Work involves cooking within recipe and menu requirements and under the supervision of the Directory of Food Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
• Cooks food to ensure proper cooking temperatures.
• Knowledge of medically necessary textures for patients.
• Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Knowledge of Nevada Food Health code requirements.
• Bakes breads, rolls and other pastries.
• Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry.
• Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.
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