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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as

equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary

food-handling practices. Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by

checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating

stock. Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by

regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Season

and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.

Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking. Observe and test foods to

determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as

tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. Portion, arrange, and

garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons. Weigh, measure, and

mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various

kitchen utensils and equipment. Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats,

fish, vegetables, and other foods. Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and

vegetables to prepare them for consumption. Estimate expected food

consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from

storage. Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush

periods. Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into

consideration factors such as costs and special event needs. Prepare

relishes and hors d\'oeuvres. Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal,

ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Good hygiene is

required. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, must be able

to lift 25 pounds or more. Must work well with others to promote a team

atmosphere. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Stop

by 104 E. 2nd St. in Westfield, anytime after 3:00 PM Tuesday through

Saturday to pick up an application. Call For Appointment: ...