Cook NA-04

Full Job Description

This position is located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Demonstration of the following work behavior is desirable: Neatness and good grooming. Dependability. Ability to work under pressure.

Skill and Knowledge: Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures. Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods.

Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as food labels, standardized recipes, and basic work instructions.

Skill in performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe or to determine how many servings a container will hold.

Knowledge of the various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to convert from standard to metric measurements.

Skill in operating, disassembling and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders. Knowledge of basic sanitation, infection and spoilage control procedures.

Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered. Major Duties:

• Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables. Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes.
• Prepares hot cereals and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies. Sets up and replenishes salad bar. Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use.
• Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam, etc. heat sources. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories. Uses and cleans a variety of cooking utensils to measure, weigh, and process food items.
• Cleans other work areas and equipment on an established cleaning schedule. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures. Performs other duties as assigned.