Lead Cook (5192)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Greenville, SC

11d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner, cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner, assigns, instructs and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

Requirements

High School or equivalent
And three experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff
Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
The ability to demonstrate good physical condition and effort associated with walking, running, standing, and moderate-to advanced weightlifting in a fitness center environment including the ability to meet the demands of the gymnasium and athletic field programs.
Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment.
Moderate mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.

Responsibilities

Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverage 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 in a timely manner as scheduled.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner, prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner, monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals and prepared in a safe manner, ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.