What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook & Food Service Supervisor position at the Rockford Park District?

POSITION SPECIFICS
Title	Lead Cook & Food Service Supervisor – Atwood
Department	Outdoor Recreation and Education Manager
Status	Seasonal
Location	Atwood Center
Reports To	Outdoor Recreation Program & Maintenance Manager
Wage	$18/hour
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Position Description	Leads daily food preparation and meal service for large groups of children, program participants, and staff at Atwood Center. This is a hands-on, high-volume cooking role with primary responsibility for planning and preparing meals, supported by one additional team member. The position also maintains kitchen sanitation and compliance with applicable health department requirements.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency Vision	To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency Mission	The Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning System	The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations System	Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values System	Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement	The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility, and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
Definition	Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
Definition	To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
Connectedness	Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Cooking, Meal Planning & Service

Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and personally prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and, when needed, snacks for large groups attending residential programs, day groups, summer camps, rental groups, and for staff.
Work hands-on as the primary cook, organizing and completing meal preparation with support from one additional team member.
Plan weekly menus that provide variety, meet USDA nutritional guidelines, and emphasize quality ingredients while minimizing highly processed food options.
Prepare and serve food in appropriate quantities and on schedule to meet program needs and meal times.
Make reasonable accommodations for special dietary needs and communicate with staff as needed to help ensure participants’ needs are met.
Maintain food quality, presentation, and service standards; work with staff and participants to support satisfaction with meals.
Train and provide work direction to food service staff as needed.

Kitchen Operations & Inventory

Order food and kitchen supplies; monitor inventory and maintain appropriate stock levels.
Receive deliveries, verify orders for accuracy and quality, and properly store food and supplies.
Launder food-service linens and maintain an organized, functional kitchen.
Contribute to and update the kitchen operating manual and follow established kitchen procedures.

Food Safety, Cleaning & Compliance

Maintain kitchen, food preparation, service, storage, and related work areas in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with Illinois Department of Public
Health and Winnebago County Health Department requirements.
Follow food safety and sanitation practices, including proper food handling, storage, temperature control, and prevention of cross-contamination.
Develop and follow a regular cleaning and sanitation schedule, including routine and deep cleaning of ovens, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, storage areas, pantry, refrigerators, freezers, washrooms, and toilets.
Use cleaning chemicals and kitchen equipment safely and according to applicable instructions and procedures

Salary : $18

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