Head Cook | Hope Learning Academies

Hope•Edwardsville, IL

4d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food for the students on both Glen Carbon and Edwardsville campuses, ensuring that activity occurs in a safe sanitary manner and following menus and diet guidelines. Prepares food for the School’s staff.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Must have 2 years experience as a cook, prep cook or dietary aide
Knowledge of food preparation
Possess a sanitation certification
Ability to operate kitchen equipment including convection oven, gas range, steamer, mixer, tilt-skillet, slicer, microwave and dishwasher.
Able to lift 50 pounds, able to stoop, crouch and grasp
Successful background clearance, physical and drug/alcohol screening

Responsibilities

Prepare all meals according to menus and recipes allowing for each specific diet and substitutions.
All menu items should be in an attractive manner with good taste and appeal and on time
All kitchen equipment is maintained to meet all applicable codes and regulations at all times.
Check food request/field trips before beginning to prepare meal utilize leftovers were possible.
Complete all tasks in a timely efficient manner.
Lifting is required, safety belt must be worn during entire shift
Effective hair restraints required, along with proper attire and shoes during work schedule.
Make sure all menu items are present on proper cart and labeled for individual including necessary diets, substitutions nourishment, supplement as diet order as prescribed at all times
Maintain accurate records prior to end of shift break log, meals substitutions.
Prep completed for next days production before shifts ends. Please notify person in charge of any needed items
Successful completion of all required training
Make sure inventory items are properly rotated and all items are returned to proper shelf, covered, dated, and labeled.
Kitchen equipment is kept up to codes at all times
Assumes responsibility as a mandated reporter concerning incidents of purported abuse/neglect of students as outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Prepare food for the Metro East Elementary campus and safely transport the cook food prior to start of breakfast and lunch.
Shop for groceries for both campuses twice a month and/or as needed.