Schedule/Hours: M – TH 8:30am to 2:30pm (24 hours per week)
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
- Retirement Savings Plan Available
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Voluntary Life Insurance and more!
