COOK I

Location: West Point, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Aug 16, 2024

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JOB TITLE: COOK I

DEPARTMENT: FOOD SERVICES

REPORTS TO: FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR

LOCATION: USMAPS-WEST POINT

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

MEMBER OF (LEVEL IN ORG):

NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

TYPE OF TRAVEL: Regional / Daily Regional / Occasional Rarely / As Needed

PERCENT OF TRAVEL: N/A

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES :

Primary responsibility will be to prepare large quantity, high quality food for a military based facility according to their standards.

• Prepare meals in large quantities and according to Army standards under the supervision of a Cook II

• Be able to prepare food utilizing various cooking methods

• Prepare meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables

• Prepare vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, meat pies, fricassees, casseroles, and stews

• Perform other duties as assigned

  PRIMARY FUNCTIONS : (All under the supervision of a Cook II)

• Prepare meals in large quantities and according to Army standards.

• Be able to prepare food utilizing various cooking methods

• Prepare meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables

• Prepare vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, meat pies, fricassees, casseroles, and stews

• Make sure food is properly handled, prepped and stored to minimize time/temperature abuse

• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage

• Maintain a neat and orderly kitchen with the highest standards of safety and cleanliness

• Serve the proper serving sizes to meet the necessary requirements of those served per production sheets

• Record all food requisitions from the store room, and records all temperatures from the serving line

• Report immediately to the Food Services Supervisor and Director any accident or behavioral problem occurring in the kitchen or the DFAC premises

• Report to the Food Service Supervisor any faulty or inferior quality food which is received

• Assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils

• Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines (OSHA)

• Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material (OSHA)

• Undertake all other duties commensurate with the post as and when directed by the Food Services Supervisor/Director

• Perform other duties as assigned

  ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Support the Organization in striving to deliver a quality product and service to the Cadets and the customers of the USMAPS facility

  QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES :

• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Good human relations with the ability to communicate in a courteous manner

• The ability to foster and promote a good team spirit at all times

• The capacity to refrain from aggressive or intimidating behavior

• Be respectful to Supervisors and co-workers at all times

• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Must conform to the appearance and hygiene standards that the military base requires

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Some previous food service, or training, is preferred

• Bilingual a plus

• Servsafe food certificate or equivalent a plus

  PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS :

• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team

• Must be capable to stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to work in an area with lots of people

• Must be capable to move throughout work day to different stations

• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet

• Should be able to withstand warm and cool working locations

• Must be able to move in tight spaces

• Occasional lifting of > _20+pounds

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