Assistant Lead Cook

Milestone Senior Services•Kalamazoo, MI

5d•$17 - $20

About The Position

To assist Lead Cook in producing meals on forecasted numbers, to work with menu guide ensuring all weekend frozen meals are completed one (1) week in advance. Package, distribute and serve safe, appealing meals for senior nutrition program and catered clients. Work with cold production in determining what proteins are needed for cold production and to cook and package them in advance. Assists in monitoring food quality and food handling practices. Controls production and distribution of food for all meals. Train and mold staff by bringing a higher level of culinary skills to kitchen.

Requirements

Ability to read at a 6 th grade level.
Ability to pass food management certification class and receive certification.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Preps and prepares foods following standardized recipes and production sheets.
Ensures that time and temperatures are recorded on all foods prepped following guidelines set in recipe book.
Adheres to food safety procedures in all aspects of work.
Works with the Chef Supervisor in harmony, including, but not limited to, the following areas: To ensure yields on recipes are correct and assist in special diets. Implementing new menu ideas or improvements. Menu planning. Controlling flow of products to the tray line. Assembling meals. Stock orders. Catered events.
Assists with areas including, but not limited to, the following area: Production of recipes batches for prep team.
Portions, assembles, and packages food in efficient and appealing manner.
Demonstrates teamwork and a willingness to help coworkers without being asked.
Provides guidance and training related to culinary skills to Food Service Workers.
Demonstrates strong customer service behaviors and commitment to client satisfaction.
Participates in production meetings, staff meetings, in-services, and other required meetings.