Core
Prepare, cook, and serve food in a kitchen setting, ensuring quality standards and safety.
Role type
entry-level cook
Builds
prepared meals and food service
Domain
hospitality + food service
Required skills
knife skills, food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety compliance, equipment operation, cleaning and sanitation, portion control, temperature monitoring
Preferred skills
high school diploma or G.E.D., 1 year of related work experience
Technologies
ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers
Responsibilities
portioning, chopping, and storing food; washing and peeling produce; weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients; cooking food according to recipes and standards; testing food doneness; setting up and breaking down work stations; serving food; washing and disinfecting kitchen areas and equipment; monitoring appliance and food temperatures
Seniority
entry-level, no supervisory experience
