COOKING
JOB FAMILY: 7220
OVERTIME PAY ELIGIBILITY: Usually non-exempt (exempt status requires
analysis documentation)
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/99
Scope of Work:
Individuals assigned to positions in this job family perform cooking duties associated with food preparation.
Examples of Duties:
- Prepare raw ingredients by washing, peeling, slicing, mixing, grinding, blending, etc.
- Determine and perform appropriate method of cooking such as baking, roasting, broiling, frying, or steaming foods
- Provide seasoning as required
- Observe and test foods during preparation to insure the appropriate cooking stages
- Transfer food from cooking to serving containers
- Prepare beverages, condiments, salads, desserts, soups, gravies, etc., as required to provide complete and balanced meals
- Assemble, disassemble, clean, adjust, and maintain equipment used in food preparation and cooking
- Assist others in the food preparation and cooking process
- Adapt or modify the food preparation and/or cooking process to accommodate special dietary requirements
- May supervise employees performing similar work
Minimum Qualifications to Enter Family:
Requires high school diploma or GED.
Exception: The employing institution may substitute directly related
work experience or education for minimum qualification requirements with
written justification.
Note: The duties listed are not intended to be
all-inclusive. Duties assigned to any individual employee are at the
discretion of the appointing authority.