Lead Cook (5976)

Schedule/Hours: Varies- Full time

This position is responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities (10%)

• 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.

Food Cooking and Serving Responsibilities (45%)

• 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.

Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (45%)

• 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.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment:

• General Cleaning Tools
• General Kitchen Equipment
• Stoves
• Freezers
• Refrigerators

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

• Knowledge of meal planning techniques.
• Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions.
• Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
• Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful and safe food for large groups in a timely manner
• Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

And

• Two years’ experience cooking food for large groups,

or

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

Certifications:

• Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
• Valid State Drivers License

Physical Requirements:

• 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. Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
• Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled