Food Service Worker - Lead Cook
About The Position
Plans, prepares, orders and serves meals and snacks in a variety of settings. This role involves participating in the preparation and administration of the food service budget, preparing menus/meal plans per schedule of events, and preparing/supervising the preparation and serving of meals. The Lead Cook is also responsible for requisitioning, inspecting, and maintaining inventory of foodstuffs, supplies, and equipment to ensure stock levels are met, spoilage is minimized, and quality standards are maintained. Additionally, this position involves inspecting kitchen and dining areas for sanitary standards and licensing requirements, preparing records and reports, and scheduling, training, and supervising other kitchen help. Active participation in meetings and training related to permits and licensing, as well as management and staff meetings, is expected. Developing working relationships with local churches and other resources for volunteers, and reporting facility safety and security needs to management are also key functions.
Requirements
- High School academic degree or equivalent
- Minimum of two years cooking experience in an instructional setting
- Prior supervisory experience
- Must possess, or be able to obtain, a Food Handlers Certificate
- Willingness and ability to work irregular or extended hours
- Ability to read, interpret and follow nutritional communications, recipes, redact labels
- Ability to work with figures and keep financial and utilization records
- Must be quality control conscious
- Ability to work effectively with people
- Maturity to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information concerning clients and business operations
Responsibilities
- Participates in Preparation and administration of food service budget
- Prepare menus/meal plans per schedule of events
- Prepare/supervise the preparation and serving of meals
- Requisition, inspect and maintain inventory of foodstuffs, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels, minimize spoilage and ensure standards of quality are met
- Inspect kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met and licensing requirements are met
- Prepare and maintain records and provide reports as requested
- Schedule, train and supervise other kitchen help (employees, volunteers and community service personnel)
- Active participation in meetings and training relating to maintenance of permits and licensing
- Participate in management and staff meetings
- Develop working relationships with local churches and other resources for volunteers
- Report facility safety and security needs to management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
