**Job Summary**

The Cook I prepares and cooks meals in accordance with established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines. This role ensures that meals are prepared safely and meet quality standards, while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. The Cook I contributes to efficient food service operations by following departmental policies and assisting with cleaning and sanitation tasks as needed.

**Essential Functions**

+ Prepares and cooks food items according to established recipes, production sheets, and portion guidelines, ensuring quality and consistency.
+ Reviews menus and secures necessary ingredients from storage, notifying appropriate personnel of shortages or substitutions.
+ Cleans, seasons, and cooks a variety of foods while adhering to food safety standards and regulations.
+ Measures, mixes, and cooks ingredients in accordance with recipes, tasting finished products to ensure quality.
+ Maintains cleanliness and sanit...