COOK

The purpose of this position is to perform defined duties related to providing food services, including preparing breakfasts, lunches, and desserts; serving food; cleaning kitchens and cafeterias; maintaining inventory and records; and supervision of interns and volunteers.  

• Prepares meals; follows approved and prescribed menu for breakfast, lunch, desserts and special diet items; performs chopping, slicing, mixing, measuring, and other prep tasks; cooks and warms food to proper internal temperatures according to safety guidelines; inspects quality of food; anticipates and preps food for next meal; operates all equipment in accordance with safety procedures. 
• Serves prepared food regulates meal eligibility; regulates correct portion control; maintains record of meals served. 
• Sanitizes and cleans surfaces in accordance with Henry County policies and procedures using proper sanitizing, cleaning, and degreasing solutions; cleans all equipment, utensils, pots, pans, dishes, and trash cans; maintains cleanliness of refrigerator, freezer, and storeroom. 
• Maintains inventory and documents; inspects food and supply delivery against order; correctly stores products in appropriate location; completes daily refrigerator and freezer temperature log; labels all food and non-food products by date; completes food and supply requisition form. 
• Supervises interns and volunteers, coordinates and trains interns and volunteers. 
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. 
• Communicates with County City officials, supervisor, other employees, clients, third party service contractors, laborers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and related experience in cooking, baking, culinary arts, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. ServSafe Food Safety Certification issued through the National Restaurant Association is preferred.  

Special Requirements: 

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of local government operations, food service-related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of cooking equipment related to the essential functions of the job. 
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to work with and process payments for accounts within the budget and department.  
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes. 
• Ability to operate a copying machine. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description.  Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.