Lead Cook_NE-TX_602-Lodge

Salvation Army•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two years experience cooking food for large groups
Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Valid State Drivers License
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking.
Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Acts as a lead worker to staff and/or volunteers; may assign some daily duties of staff; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; informs supervisor of any issues as they arise.
Plans menus, 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 in a timely manner as scheduled.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares meals for persons requiring special assistance.
Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; assists supervisor with making orders and food purchases; may drive to pick up orders.
Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
Assists in serving meals ensuring appropriate portions are provided.
Drives to transport and/or pick up food and supplies for catering.
Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
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.
Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
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.
Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans.
Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.
Performs other duties as assigned.