Cook I

Summary
Independently performs moderately difficult tasks in preparing small quantities of quickly prepared food such as steaks, chops, cutlets, hamburgers, eggs, salads, and other items. Excludes workers who exercise general supervision over kitchen activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Strictly adhere to and prepare products according to the Armed Forces Recipe Service and the food
preparation worksheet (NAVSUP 1090).
* Ensure cooking items are available according to prescribed meal hours.
* Maintain the cleanliness and operation of the bake shop/galley, and the organization of employee and
client trainees.
* Maintain all work areas, equipment and cooking utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Inspect all
food items for quality and appearance prior to serving.
* Maintain proper levels safety precautions in all activities you perform. Ensure all employees and client
trainees meet all safety requirements. Report any failures of equipment and personnel to meet posted
safety precautions to supervisors.
* Report all inoperative equipment to the Cook in charge.
* Ensure all Goodwill Industries and Naval policies and procedures are followed.
* Other duties assigned by the Cook in charge and by the shift Lead Cook.
Qualifications
The employee must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with military personnel and other contractors. Must be able to read, write, and understand English and perform basic math calculations. Maintain the ability to think, react calmly, and respond to emergencies. Must be able to perform under stressful situations and respond to work problems. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level required in the contract and upon receiving clearance eligibility must begin work within 30 days. Within 90 days of employment must be able to obtain ServSafe certification.

Education and Experience
High school graduate. One (1) year experience volume food preparation.

Physical Demands
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand walk for long periods; ambulate independently, bend, stoop, balance, speak, and hear clearly. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently required to lift and/or move up to and more than 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. I have read and received a copy of this Job Description. I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.