Join Team:Food Svc Spec II-Asst Cook-Columbia,SC in Columbia,SC,USA,SC

This employment opportunity is with a reputable food service provider committed to delivering high-quality meals in a professional and safe dining environment. The company operates within an established institutional or organizational setting, likely serving a diverse group of individuals such as students, employees, or residents. Known for maintaining strict standards in food production, sanitation, and overall food service management, this organization places a strong emphasis on nutritional adequacy and customer satisfaction. By upholding these standards, the company ensures compliance with health regulations and fosters a positive food service experience. The role available is for a Cook who will play a crucial part in the daily operations of the kitchen, responsible for preparing food for serving and maintaining food service equipment and facilities. This position requires adherence to published standards concerning production quality, sanitation, and maintenance. The Cook will conduct frequent inspections to guarantee these standards are consistently met, including checking dry stores and refrigerated foods for optimum storage conditions. Under the guidance of the Lead Cook, the individual will manage personnel, equipment, supplies, and food preparation necessary for meal service. Successful candidates will demonstrate skillful techniques in food preparation to ensure meals are both palatable and visually appealing while minimizing waste. Responsibilities extend beyond cooking to include preparing or reviewing food service records and reports, estimating food quantities to meet menu requirements, requisitioning supplies, and tasting and inspecting prepared foods to maintain quality. The job involves cooking or garnishing foods that require more advanced culinary skills such as roasts, stews, soups, and sauces. This position requires a high school diploma and practical cooking experience in quantity and quality cooking or baking. The ability to work cohesively with the Lead Cook with minimal supervision is essential. Candidates must be proficient in reading and preparing meals using recipe cards. As a part of the job's logistical requirements, a valid South Carolina Driver's License is necessary, and the capacity to work weekends is required. The role benefits those who possess knowledge of the procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, and serving of food products, as well as dietetic principles related to menu planning for nutritional adequacy and dietary balance. In addition, familiarity with food service management principles, dining facility operations, and sanitary and safety procedures is important. The Cook must be adept at maintaining food service records and preparing related written reports. This is a dynamic position that offers the chance to contribute to a well-organized food service operation that prioritizes health, safety, and food quality in every aspect of its work.

• High school diploma
• cooking experience in quantity and quality cooking or baking
• ability to work in cohesion with Lead Cook with little to no supervision
• ability to read and prepare meals utilizing recipe cards
• must have a valid SC Driver's license
• must be able to work weekends