The incumbent performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items requiring little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers and fresh or canned vegetables in support of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Bowling center.
Working knowledge of the methods and procedures relating to food preparations in small quantities and the skill to apply such information to cook a limited variety of prepared foods. Ability to read and understand written food service material such as food labels, standardized recipes, etc. Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations in multiplying ingredients for a recipe and calculating how many servings. Knowledge of the characteristics of various foods such as color, flavor, consistency, texture and temperature and cooking time required. Skill in planning, coordinating and timing sequence of steps required to have all menu items ready for serving at specified time. Knowledge of sanitation principles.
Prepares all forms of hot cereals; broils meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups or sauces and gravies and makes cold sandwich fillings. Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets and chicken nuggets. May prepare and bake pizza. Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, pairing, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, and breading. Weighs, measures and dispenses foods in accordance with portion controls. Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Sets up and replenishes salad bar. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas. Maintains accurate food inventories and rotates stock items to prevent spoilage.