Cook and Prep Cook

ROP: S13/hr., Depends on Experience
Location: UTEP area
Work Schedule: Full Time, Hours and Days vary

SUMMARY: Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Reads menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from supplier or procures food from storage. Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe. Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking. Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked. Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. Inspects equipment for cleanliness and functional operation. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must have related restaurant experience. Must have Food Handlers. Bilingual English/Spanish required.