Food Preparation Supervisor/Cook

The Food Preparation Supervisor (Cook) is responsible for meal preparation, supervision of part-time servers, directing food service activities in the absence of the Food Service Director, monitoring security and safety practices, coordinating the production and serving of food. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Duties include meal preparation, cooking, inventory, clean-up, supervising part-time servers, interaction with residents, family members and staff, while providing superior customer service and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of food preservation and storage techniques. Knowledge of food preparation and serving requirements in a large food service facility. Knowledge of menus, nutritional requirements and sanitation regulations. Knowledge of inventory and receiving. Ability to read and interpret menus. Ability to supervise the activities of food service personnel. Ability to inspect food shipments and inventory. Ability to estimate amount of food prepared and determined methods used in serving. Ability to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, or standards governing food preparation and storage.

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of experience in institutional or commercial food service operations and/or specialized training in food service, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Prior experience cooking in a senior living facility is helpful.

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Posting Detail Information

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.