COOK II

Skilled Trades West Point, NY

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JOB TITLE:                COOK II   
 LOCATION:               WEST POINT, NY                           
DEPARTMENT:         FOOD SERVICES
REPORTS TO:           FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
PAY RATE:                 $22.94
HOURS                        MON-THUR  11:30A-8P/ SUN 6A-2:30P  (40)
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
  • 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
  • Supervisor other staff in the kitchen
  • Perform other duties as assigned
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
 
  • 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
  • Supervisor other staff in the kitchen
  • 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
  • Supervise and 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+ pound

 EOE/AAE/M/F/D/V

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