Lead Cook (7221)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Sarasota, FL

8d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, preparing, cooking, and serving nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules. The lead cook also assigns, instructs, and monitors the work of other cooks and food service workers, ensuring meals and snacks are prepared as planned. Additionally, the role involves planning menus, recommending food and supply purchases, and maintaining a high degree of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and dining room, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Three years experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Food Handler’s certification

Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules.
Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared and served in a timely manner as scheduled.
Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers; ensures meals and snacks are prepared as planned.
Plans menus and recommends purchase of food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.