Cafeteria - Cook (Food Services)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced cook to join our onsite cafeteria. As a cook, you will prepare and serve daily meals ensuring that local, state, and federal standards are met. Our cook will also assist Cafeteria Manager and other workers as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide food service to employees of all shifts at the Norway facility, including hot meals midday, accommodations for meals on second and third shifts, and snack foods.Ensures that cafeteria and kitchen areas are maintained in clean and sanitary manner in accordance with government standards.Respond to verbal and written feedback from customers on food quality and service.Seek improved and innovative services that will enhance caf experience.Implement organic choices in all food choices possible, based on availability.Strive to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical.Responsible for safety within the department. Actively assess hazards and find solutions to those hazards.Reinforces a safety culture: leads by example, reminds employees to work safely, praises good behavior and safe practices, encourages suggestions, communicates consequences for unsafe acts, holds employees accountable, disciplines employees when warranted.Work safely at all times, follow safety rules and policies, and participate in scheduled training.Report injuries and near misses promptly and in required detailed format; propose corrective action.Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend moderately detailed instructions, short correspondence, or memos; write simple correspondence; speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.

QUANTITATIVE SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, and volume; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; use a computer to create spreadsheet and charts, and run reports.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to plan and meet deadlinesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programsKnowledge of retail cafeteria/restaurant food operations and equipmentKnowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to food preparation and serviceExperience cooking for vegetarians

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and/or fingers to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and view a computer monitor or video display. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, necessary to judge food quality, age, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.