Handles and prepares food; prepares food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance; follows written menus and recipes; understands and prepares therapeutic diets and alternate meal requests; assumes responsibility for avoiding food waste.
High school degree requires; at least three (3) years experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare setting; safe food handling and good sanitation practices; Sanitation Certificate from a reputable institution is required (or, must be obtained within first (1st) year of employment); ability to practically apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions as they relate to recipe conversions.