SUMMARY: 

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

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

Prepare meals 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