Food Service Worker - Lead Cook @ Eastside Corp

Job Objective:  Plans, prepares, orders and serves meals and snacks in a variety of settings. 

 

Essential Functions:  

• Participates in Preparation and administration of food service budget 

• Prepare menus/meal plans per schedule of events 

• Prepare/supervise the preparation and serving of meals 

• Requisition, inspect and maintain inventory of foodstuffs, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels, minimize spoilage and ensure standards of quality are met 

• Inspect kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met and licensing requirements are met 

• Prepare and maintain records and provide reports as requested 

• Schedule, train and supervise other kitchen help (employees, volunteers and community service personnel) 

• Active participation in meetings and training relating to maintenance of permits and licensing 

• Participate in management and staff meetings, 

• Develop working relationships with local churches and other resources for volunteers 

• Report facility safety and security needs to management 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Education: High School academic degree or equivalent 

 

Experience:  Minimum of two years cooking experience in an instructional setting; prior supervisory experience 

    

Certifications/Licenses: Must possess, or be able to obtain, a Food Handlers Certificate 

 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Willingness and ability to work irregular or extended hours 

• Ability to read, interpret and follow nutritional communications, recipes, redact labels 

• Ability to work with figures and keep financial and utilization records 

• Must be quality control conscious 

• Ability to work effectively with people 

• Maturity to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information concerning clients and business operations 

     

Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise cook assistant(s), dining room personnel, volunteers and community service workers 

 

Physical Requirements: Include ability to work in warm and cold environments with extensive standing, bending, reaching and lifting materials up to 50 pounds  

 

Driving: None          

 

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