Lead Cook (9112)

The Salvation Army•Jackson, MS

12d

About The Position

The Lead Cook plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritious meals and snacks according to established guidelines and schedules. The role ensures meals are prepared and served safely and attractively, maintains clean kitchen facilities and equipment, keeps kitchen supplies and food inventory orderly, and assigns, instructs, and monitors the work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience cooking food for large groups, with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures, meal planning techniques, and acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
Ability to assign, instruct, train, and monitor the work of other kitchen staff.
Ability to prepare nutritious, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Safe Serve Certification upon hire, if required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Service Manager Certificate upon hire, if required.

Responsibilities

Clean, cook, and prepare a variety of foods and beverages using kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies and acceptable, economical cooking methods.
Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room and ensure meals are prepared safely.
Ensure kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene and comply with health regulations.
Maintain adequate, orderly kitchen inventory; order, receive, and process food purchases; verify invoices and submit them for further processing.
Assign, instruct, and monitor the work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.
Ensure meals are prepared as planned.