Prepares food according to selected menus approved recipes and production sheets with knowledge of quantity cooking Completes the preparation of all food items in a timely manner and assure that all foods meet required serving temperatures Utilizes creativity in garnishing decorating and developing new recipes Complies with stringent health sanitation safety HACCP and food handling standards Adheres to quality and cost containment standards Reports to appropriate Food Services ManagerPrepares food according to selected menus approved recipes and production sheets with knowledge of quantity cooking Completes the preparation of all food items in a timely manner and assure that all foods meet required serving temperatures Utilizes creativity in garnishing decorating and developing new recipes Complies with stringent health sanitation safety HACCP and food handling standards Adheres to quality and cost containment standards Reports to appropriate Food Services ManagerAssociates Degree required Culinary Certification of Accreditation preferred QFO Qualified Food Operator Certificate preferred or required within six months of employment Minimum years experience as a cook in a large volume institution preferred Ability to read speak English and follow recipes in a cost effective manner Basic Math skills Ability to operate institutional kitchen equipment Quantity production experience preferred Ability to tolerate lifting pushing and pulling up to pounds and long term standing Associates Degree required Culinary Certification of Accreditation preferred QFO Qualified Food Operator Certificate preferred or required within six months of employment Minimum years experience as a cook in a large volume institution preferred Ability to read speak English and follow recipes in a cost effective manner Basic Math skills Ability to operate institutional kitchen equipment Quantity production experience preferred Ability to tolerate lifting pushing and pulling up to pounds and long term standing