*This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for residents in a safe and healthful manner.

  Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines.
* Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking is required. Do not cook product for entire day service at once.
* Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logs
* Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot. Log results in temperature log.
* Follows assigned break schedules.
* Follow sanitation requirements according to state, federal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager.
* Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
* Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs. When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen.
* Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements
* Attend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager.
* Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times   ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines.
* Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times. Clean as you go.
* Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day.
* Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete.
* Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily.
* Must adhere to all Whitsons policies