Title Code: 7125
Occ. Group: 311.858
COOK 2
Expectations for All Employees
East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:
PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their
full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.
Definition
Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in preparing and cooking more complex food items for a cafeteria operation, and performing related work as required.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Cooks more complex food items such as sauces, meats, and vegetables for a Cafeteria from production sheets.
May have responsibility for assisting lower level cooks with work to ensure timely completion.
Seasons and tastes food for quality.
Receives and inspects food supplies for use in menu items.
May also bake for portion of time.
Performs other work as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of modern methods, materials and equipment used in food service.
Knowledge with respect to health hazards in food preparation and precautionary measures.
Knowledge of modern cooking techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the students, the public and other employees.
Knowledge of modern cooking techniques.
Recommended Qualifications
Applicants possessing these qualifications have a good probability for success in this class. However, applicants not possessing these qualifications should apply if they believe their training and experience will enable them to perform the work successfully. Completion of eighth grade. Experience as a cook in a food service operation. Applicants should possess a current health card issued by the County Health Department.
Date Skill Eval
4/1/82 3 432012113
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.