Lead Cook - Guadalupe Schools

Guadalupe Centers•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cook is responsible for serving nutritious meals and appealing snacks in accordance with program guidelines while maintaining a safe and sanitary workplace.

Requirements

Ability to lift 40 lbs
Normal physical dexterity, agility, and balance
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to push a loaded cart and trash can
Ability to work with a steamer, oven, grill, and slicer
Ability to perform work in cold environments including freezer and refrigerator
Ability to bend
Computer skills
Ability to use applicable systems
Must have valid driver’s license and ability to deliver food-related items to other locations
High school or equivalent required
Culinary Arts Certification
Experience using computer systems
Required minimum of 6 months experience in a commercial kitchen or a school kitchen
Experience in a supervisory position in a commercial kitchen.
Past management experience
Pass a background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Food Handlers Certification preferred
Experience using Meal Counting System Preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, and orders foods in accordance with the Food Service Policy, menus, and recipes.
Plans meals ahead of time to minimize the need for food substitutions; purchases and serves food of equivalent nutritional value when substitutions are necessary with guidance from the Nutritionist and with prior approval.
Modifies menus for on-premise events; notes all modifications and substitutes on the posted menu and for required records.
Prepares appealing and tasty meals and snacks to prevent nutrition loss.
Ensures proper food production amounts to serve each guest.
Modifies menus, recipes, and prepares foods to meet all special dietary requirements.
Maintains established sanitation and storage standards, safety, food preparation standards set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
Maintains budget, cost control, and inventory systems based on procedures including records of food production, service, and attendance.
Assures the proper care and maintenance of all foodservice equipment; identifies equipment needs for food preparation and service.
Assists with properly receiving and storing food and supply orders.
Deliver food-related items to other locations as needed.
Maintain Food Preparation Certifications.
Experience in preparing meals for Seniors.
Other duties as assigned.