HEAD COOK

Posting number: J6402S

Department: SHERIFF

Job classification: HEAD COOK

Posting type: Open

Categories: Food Services, Law Enforcement, Nutrition

Summary

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Examples of duties

Supervises and monitors, directly or through subordinate supervisors, the assignment of and work of food services staff and inmate workers, providing instruction in, or overseeing, the training of staff in standard food preparation and cooking techniques.

Makes work assignments and oversees the work of food services staff in the preparation of food items, inspecting quality of work in progress and upon completion to ensure that the quality of food prepared is acceptable, in adequate quantities, and meets established dietary guidelines.

Monitors conformance with all health and safety regulations, keeping staff apprised of changes or additions to these regulations.

Requisitions food supplies and ensures that food supply inventories are maintained at levels adequate to meet the needs of the facility on a daily/weekly basis using computer software.

Conducts daily inspections of the kitchen, equipment, and food storage areas checking for cleanliness and ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly and that all health and safety regulations are observed.

Inspects food supplies received, rejects those supplies of poor or unacceptable quality, oversees the proper storage of supplies accepted and monitors the rotation of supplies to prevent spoilage.

Makes or approves changes to menus or modifies recipes when supplies are unavailable.

Monitors and inspects the serving of meals, ensuring that the necessary equipment and utensils are utilized, and makes sure that food being served is maintained at proper temperatures and in necessary quantities throughout the meal.

Inspects refrigerators, freezers, storerooms, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and compliance with health standards.

Supervises the preparation and transportation of meals for emergency crews or special functions.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of employee evaluations.

Monitors employee time activity using computer software.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Head Cook

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Three (3) years' journey-level experience* in quantity food preparation** and cooking of complete meals in an in