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COOK Los Molinos High School BASIC FUNCTION Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of food in large quantity; prepare assigned food serving area and perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of every position in this class. Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods in large quantities; prepare, adjust and combine necessary ingredients. Prepare and cook main dishes, meats, pasta, soups, vegetables and other foods; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit and other foods. Cook, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. Complete and maintain daily and weekly records of meals produced and served. Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a slicer, grater, mixer, fryer, dishwasher, range, oven and other kitchen equipment. Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and tables; wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items; assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations. Assist Food Services Assistants as assigned. Assist with inventory procedures as assigned; rotate food according to established procedures. Maintain computerized record keeping system. Perform similar/related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities. Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking, baking and serving food. Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements. Health and safety regulations. Basic record-keeping techniques. Proper lifting techniques. ABILITY TO: Prepare, cook, bake and serve food in large quantity, and in accordance with health and sanitation regulations. Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Lift heavy objects. Meet schedules and time lines. Maintain routine records. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Learn job specific computer skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent and responsible experience in food service operations. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Food Service environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing or walking for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. HAZARDS: Exposure to sharp knives and slicers. Exposure to hot foods, equipment and metal objects.