COOK I Location: West Point, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Nov 8, 2024 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description LOCATION: WEST POINT, NY JOB TITLE: COOK I DEPARTMENT: FOOD SERVICES REPORTS TO: FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR THIS POSITION IS PART OF OUR ABILITY ONE PROGRAM. INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES : Primary responsibility will be to prepare large quantity, high quality food for a military based facility according to their standards. + Prepare meals in large quantities and according to Army standards under the supervision of a Cook II + Be able to prepare food utilizing various cooking methods + Prepare meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables + Prepare vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, meat pies, fricassees, casseroles, and stews + Perform other duties as assigned PRIMARY FUNCTIONS : (All under the supervision of a Cook II) + Prepare meals in large quantities and according to Army standards. + Be able to prepare food utilizing various cooking methods + Prepare meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables + Prepare vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, meat pies, fricassees, casseroles, and stews + Make sure food is properly handled, prepped and stored to minimize time/temperature abuse + Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage + Maintain a neat and orderly kitchen with the highest standards of safety and cleanliness + Serve the proper serving sizes to meet the necessary requirements of those served per production sheets + Record all food requisitions from the store room, and records all temperatures from the serving line + Report immediately to the Food Services Supervisor and Director any accident or behavioral problem occurring in the kitchen or the DFAC premises + Report to the Food Service Supervisor any faulty or inferior quality food which is received + Assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils + Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines (OSHA) + Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material (OSHA) + Undertake all other duties commensurate with the post as and when directed by the Food Services Supervisor/Director + Perform other duties as assigned ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: + Support the Organization in striving to deliver a quality product and service to the Cadets and the customers of the USMAPS facility QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES : + Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision + Good human relations with the ability to communicate in a courteous manner + The ability to foster and promote a good team spirit at all times + The capacity to refrain from aggressive or intimidating behavior + Be respectful to Supervisors and co-workers at all times + Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision + Must conform to the appearance and hygiene standards that the military base requires EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : + Some previous food service, or training, is preferred + Bilingual a plus + Servsafe food certificate or equivalent a plus PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS : + Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team + Must be capable to stand for long periods of time + Must be able to work in an area with lots of people + Must be capable to move throughout work day to different stations + Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet + Should be able to withstand warm and cool working locations + Must be able to move in tight spaces + Occasional lifting of > _20+pounds EEO/AAE/M/F/D/V IND2024 Share: mail Apply Now