Cook/Baker

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform skilled functions and activities in cooking and baking in large quantities; to assist in the leading of food service personnel and in the maintenance of a food service facility in an orderly, safe and sanitary condition; and to do other related work as required. Classified 7 hour position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, cook and bake a variety of foods and baked goods, including cakes, cookies, breads, rolls, vegetables and a variety of entrees.
• Review recipes and menus, and estimate needed ingredients and the time required for the cooking and baking of foods and baked goods.
• Taste foods to ensure that the foods are properly seasoned.
• Wash and scour pot, pans and other equipment, and properly store cooking utensils.
• Assist in the receiving, inspecting, wrapping and storing of foodstuffs, supplies and materials.
• Assist in inventory control and in the requisitioning of foodstuffs, supplies and materials.
• May lead and coordinate the activities of other food service personnel in the maintenance of the food service facility and equipment in an orderly, clean, safe and sanitary condition.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as required.
• May assist in the training of food service personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

  Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

  Experience :

  Two years of experience in quantity baking, cooking, salad preparation, and food service facility maintenance in a commercial, institutional or school food service facility.

  Education :

  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in nutrition, and in safety and sanitation procedures, or related areas.