Fast Food Cook jobs in Springfield, IL

Description

The cafeteria associate/food prep cook works under the supervision of the Supervisor cook/chef/ and/or the director of nutrition and wellness services. Must have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment uses and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, menus and therapeutic diets, facility policies and procedures related to the food service department, cashier, maintaining the needs of Central Avenue Grill, and must work well under the direction of a supervisor or director.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly cleans equipment and work area in accordance with company policies and
• procedures and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Assists in the preparation and serving of food as directed.
• Prepares and distributes snacks and nourishments to patients as directed.
• Ensures that food preparation follows prescribed menus and that patients’ likes and dislikes are honored when possible.
• Performs duties in a timely fashion, and within the prescribed sequences and schedules.
• Ensures that safety precautions and infection control policies and procedures are followed
• during the daily work assignments.
• Completes mandatory training and / or routine training per facility policy such as HIPPA
• abuse/resident’s rights, dementia, ethics and emergency preparedness.
• Ensures proper stocking (food items, paper goods and condiments), food temperatures, and cleanliness of Central Ave Grill to ensure operations are maintained per management expectations.
• Collects payments for food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and /or securing funds for reimbursement of costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor of manager
• Assist in cleaning work area, equipment, utensils

Qualifications

Competencies

• Must possess a Food Handler Certification as applicable
• Preferably possesses a high school diploma
• Must have experience and knowledge in food service, basic nutrition, cooking, therapeutic and consistency alter diets.
• Working knowledge of kitchen utensils and food preparation equipment
• A strong work ethic and ability
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Ability to remain relaxed and calm under stress
• Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures
• Ability to cooperate with supervisor, department heads and other staff
• Computer skills (for facility work, communications via email, cashier and running reports)

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to endure physical labor for extended periods of time in all temperature conditions.
• The ability to endure strenuous activity including: walking, standing, bending, reaching, pulling and squatting.
• The ability to lift 40 50 pounds.