Lead Cook (7221)

Schedule: 40 hours/week

This position is responsible for:

The lead cook plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared and served in a timely manner as scheduled.
• 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.
• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.
• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Plan Bundle Available
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Food Handler's certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled