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.