Cook Dishes, Dental Insurance, English Language, Food Flavor, Food Purchasing, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Menu Management, Physical Demands, Project Tracking, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Vision Plan
Lead Cook
Salary Range $17.75 - $19.50 Hourly Position Type Full Time Regular Education Level High School Diploma/GED Category Food Service
About This Opportunity
Schedule/Hours: Schedule will vary between both shifts – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Days will vary. Some weekends included.
This position is responsible for:
Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner. Assigns, instructs and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers; ensures meals and snacks are prepared as planned.
- Plans menus and recommends purchase of food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
- Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
- Ability to perform lifting duties.
- Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently.
- Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser period of sitting.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan Available
- Life Insurance and more!
What We Are Looking For In You
- High School diploma or equivalent AND
- Three years' experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Food Handler's certification
- Valid State driver's license may be required
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
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Salvation Army Southern Territory