Lead Cook Supervisor

Goodwin Living•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for the supervision of kitchen operations, including preparing, supplying, and storing food items according to standardized recipes, departmental procedures, and sanitary and safety guidelines. The role pays $25/hr and operates on an 11am-7pm schedule, 5 days a week, with alternating weekends.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
Minimum of one year food service experience required.
Holds current Serv Safe Food Service Sanitation Certificate.
Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with staff, residents, and others.
Good communication skills required.
Must use discretion and independent judgment when performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

Three years food service experience preferred.
At least three years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs tasting measures in accordance with departmental and health regulations to ensure appropriate preparation and temperature, freshness and tastefulness of all menu items.
Safely operates all kitchen equipment and cutlery in the preparation of food, ensures equipment and utensils are cleaned according to sanitary guidelines, and monitors proper functioning of equipment.
Follows established procedures for handling leftover foods and ensures supplies are clearly labeled and dated prior to storage. Consults with Executive Chef to ensure leftovers are used appropriately or discarded with approval.
Interviews candidates for employment and makes hiring and termination decisions after consultation with Human Resources and DS Director.
Encourages positive employee behavior and performance, provides constant feedback including timely completion of performance appraisals, and rewards employees appropriately.
Identifies unacceptable performance and behavior, takes appropriate action within authority, holds employees accountable, utilizes progressive disciplinary procedures when appropriate, and maintains documentation.
Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to the Pledge and to the Quality Now Program.
Takes responsibility for personal growth and continuous learning.
Encourages feedback from, maintains relations with, and monitors commitment of providing highest quality service to customers including residents, internal customers, and partners/suppliers.
Prepares/cooks food items according to standardized recipes and daily production schedules for bulk and individual service, placing in appropriate serving containers.