What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook (1961) position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
This position is responsible for:
The lead cook plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 and served in a timely manner as scheduled.
- Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers; ensures meals and snacks are prepared as planned.
- Plans menus and recommends purchase of food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
- 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.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.
- Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
- Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Plan Bundle Available
- Retirement Savings Plan Available
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Voluntary Life Insurance and more!
- High School diploma or equivalent, AND
- Three years 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.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Food Handler’s certification
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Salary : $17