Summary: In accordance with department policies and procedures, the cook is responsible for the preparation
and serving of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner; operating and cleaning
kitchen equipment; and maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen and service areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepares, cooks and serves food in accordance with established policies and procedures, quality standards,
and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares high-quality food according to standardized menus and recipes to meet production needs and meal
service schedules.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe environment in the kitchen at all times.
• Complies with food safety standards and guidelines during all phases of food handling.
• Adheres to portion control by using standardized recipes and proper utensils for measurement.
• Accurately determines quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares meals that meet the needs of clients with diet restrictions.
• Completes all required documentation including but not limited to food and equipment temperature logs.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils and equipment, and returns to proper storage areas as requested.
• Performs daily and/or scheduled cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures; reports needed maintenance and faulty
equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Assists in assuring the proper receiving, rotating and storage of food and supplies.
• Maintains excellent customer service and resolves client concerns in a professional manner.
• Promptly reports workplace accidents, injuries, incidents, or illnesses.
• Completes required trainings and mandatory training hours.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications
Licensure, Education & Experience
• Previous food preparation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and the ability to operate kitchen equipment preferred.
• Serv-Safe certification or be willing to obtain upon hire.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with others.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to handle a crisis or risk situation and react appropriately.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is
regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up
to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will require regional
travel. This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation.
Incumbent may be exposed to viruses, diseases, and/or infections from clients in the work environment. Incumbent
may be exposed to traumatic situations (i.e. psychiatric).

Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees
are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these
CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the
community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and
support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working
together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and
support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission