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The Food Preparation Specialist is responsible for overseeing food preparation, service, and storage and maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen work area. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.\ \ TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:\ \ Monitors cooking of foodstuffs, according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.\ \ Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas, in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.\ \ Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry, as necessary.\ \ Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.\ \ Determines meal prices based on calculations of ingredient prices.\ \ Requisitions food supplies, kitchen equipment and appliances based on estimates of future needs.\ \ Apportions and serves food as necessary.\ \ Performs other duties as assigned.\ \ KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:\ \ Knowledge of the preparation, service, and storage of foodstuffs. Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility. Ability to oversee food service operations Ability to coordinate work activities of subordinates. Ability to prepare and serve food.