Cook 2- Head Start Poteau

Full-Time | Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm | Pay Rate: $16.35 Hourly

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position.

Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Cook 2 is an experienced level position and is responsible for patient meal preparation. You will report to the Supervisor/Manager on duty.

Primary Tasks:

• Prepare different ingredients to be cooked to include washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling of fruits and vegetables.

• Cook food to include baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, and boiling; provide meals that are cooked, tasty and visually appealing; taste foods before serving and provide garnishes for food plates.

• Provide high quality, fresh food to guests using standardized recipes following the Oklahoma Diet Manual; assist in creating menus.

• Minimize the level of waste by proper production levels and converted portion guidelines.

• Store and label prepared and open food following the Choctaw Nation food safety guidelines.

• Practice proper food storage; follow suitable food serving temperatures and documentation.

• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment by practicing proper housekeeping procedure such as cleaning while working.

• Help with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production.

• Rotate stock to ensure usage and disposal occurs before the expiration date.

• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Food Handlers Permit through Choctaw Nation
• Knowledge of the Oklahoma Diet Manual
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• Two [2] years directly related experience