Lead Cook (8585)

Schedule/Hours:

Five days a week. Weekend availability needed. 9AM to 5PM. Works from both the Men's Shelter and Women's Shelter

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:

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.

• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers; ensures meals and snacks are prepared as planned.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.
• Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Ability to unload and put away food.

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

Valid State driver's license may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled