Senior Cook The Senior Cook prepares food based on recipe and portion instructions provided by the organization. Further, the Senior Cook customizes food items on the menu to meet customers' requests and needs. Moreover, an employee in this position ensures that applicable standards and regulations are being always followed at assigned facilities. Core Job Functions: Remains mindful of each individual customer's health conditions and religious requirements when preparing meals. Ensures meal quality and customer satisfaction. Maintains cleanliness of work area and ensures good personal hygiene. Assists in menu planning and costing and offers ideas. Oversees and trains junior staff and allocates work. Prepares beverages, main courses, desserts, and other applicable dishes. Maintains and operates all equipment used and ensures equipment is functioning properly at all times. Keeps records of food inventory and confirms adequate levels. Receives, stores, and signs for food items and supplies delivered by vendors. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Core Qualifications:
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.