Cook

 Duties and Responsibilities : Prepares, seasons and cooks food for clients. Helps devise new methods of cooking and new menu items.

Tasks Include:

• Cooks/prepares hot dishes
• Cleans food preparation and serving areas as determined by law and company policy
• Prepares food to the specifications of the client
• Cooks and seasons food according to recipes
• Tests foods before servicing to determine if they are sufficiently cooked 
• Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate clients with allergies or specific diet concerns
• Creates and prepares recipes and meals
• Consults with supervisor regarding menu plans and estimates food requirements
• Place orders for food supplies, ingredients and spices as needed
• Stores food in temperature controlled facilities
• Ensures that the equipment are always in the right condition; report to the supervisor when any fault occurs
• Keeps work areas clean and monitor oven temperature
• May train other kitchen staff