Cook Jobs

• To instruct and train subordinates in the proper preparation and cooking of food.
• To supervise the receipt, storage, care and distribution of food supplies.
• On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons.
• To do related work as required.
• To be responsible for the preparation of meals, adhering to approved standardized recipes and predetermined time schedule.
• To serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen by preparing and cooking foods as directed.
• To estimate food needs in advance and to requisition kinds and amount of food necessary to comply with menu requirements.
• To be responsible for maintaining the kitchen, storage rooms and related areas in a clean condition and free from pests and rodents.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of food and beverage preparation; a familiarity with kitchen management; skill in the various branches of cookery involved in the preparation of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, beverages and desserts in large quantities; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a cook at the journeyman level engaged in the preparation of foods of all kinds in large quantities in a hospital, hotel or restaurant.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

All applicable COVID-19 requirements must be completed prior to employment and employees must show proof of such vaccinations. This requirement is based on the Rhode Island Department of Health Rules and Regulation for RIDOH Immunization, Testing, and Health Screening for Health Care Workers.