Head Cook | Hope Learning Academies

Hope•Edwardsville, IL

8d•$0 - $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.
Ensure all menu items are attractive, have good taste and appeal, and are served on time.
Maintain all kitchen equipment to meet all applicable codes and regulations at all times.
Check food requests/field trips before beginning to prepare meals and utilize leftovers where possible.
Complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Wear a safety belt during the entire shift due to lifting requirements.
Use effective hair restraints, along with proper attire and shoes during the work schedule.
Ensure all menu items are present on the proper cart and labeled for individuals, including necessary diets, substitutions, nourishment, and supplements as prescribed by diet order.
Maintain accurate records prior to the end of shift, including break logs and meals substitutions.
Complete prep for the next day's production before the shift ends and notify the person in charge of any needed items.
Successfully complete all required training.
Ensure inventory items are properly rotated and all items are returned to the proper shelf, covered, dated, and labeled.
Keep kitchen equipment up to codes at all times.
Assume responsibility as a mandated reporter concerning incidents of purported abuse/neglect of students as outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures.
Perform 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 cooked food prior to the start of breakfast and lunch.
Shop for groceries for both campuses twice a month and/or as needed.