Campus Dining Lead Cook $750 Sign-On Bonus (Day Shift) (7300)

GENUINE FOODS•Woburn, MA

4d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cook / Cook Supervisor position will be located in a production Kitchen setting in Woburn MA. This person will be responsible for executing the daily/weekly menu to company recipe specifications and the day to day operations of the commissary, mass production. Main responsibilities will be: preparing exciting and engaging meals following Genuine recipes, leading a team of cooks, managing daily prep and ensuring all food safety & sanitation standards are being met.

Requirements

Must be flexible & team-oriented!
3+ year of line cook or culinary experience (mandatory)
Positive attitude, strong work ethic and level headedness.
Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.
Interest in and committed to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to help students enhance their minds, bodies and happiness.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in K-12, hospital, university or production kitchen operations (preferred)
1+ year of lead cook, supervisor or team leader role (similar industry) experience (preferred)
Willingness to learn the compliance requirements of the USDA National School Lunch Program. (K-12 experience preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensure food safety standards are being followed at all times
Ensure all meals meet K-12 meal pattern requirements
Support menu substitutions based on product outages while maintaining compliance
Produce Special diet meals, allergen safe meal preparation
Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation
Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standard
Assist with ordering, inventory management, and product rotation (FIFO)
Train and mentor team members on proper cooking techniques and kitchen procedures
Coordinate production timelines to meet delivery and service schedules
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
Communicate effectively with management regarding production needs, shortages, or issues
Able to climb stairs and lift up 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in a school environment, flexible to cooking and covering at other Genuine sites (cover call outs- and pto)