Campus Dining Lead Cook

Paycom - ATS; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Genuine Foods is hiring a Lead Cook / Cook Supervisor to operate in a higher education setting. You will execute menus, lead a cook team, manage prep, and ensure daily food safety standards are met in a school environment.

The role requires 3+ years as a line cook or culinary experience and at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity, with willingness to learn USDA NSLP requirements and participate in a mission-driven food program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a line cook or in a culinary role.
• 1+ year in supervisory/lead cook capacity.
• Willingness to learn NSLP compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily/weekly menus according to Genuine recipes.
• Lead a team of cooks and assign tasks.
• Manage daily prep and kitchen operations.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards.
• Adapt to a school environment and schedule.

Skills

Line cook experience

Management experience

Job description

ABOUT GENUINE FOODSAt Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.ABOUT THIS POSITIONThe Lead Cook / Cook Supervisor position will be located in a higher education school setting. This person will be responsible for executing the daily/weekly menu to company recipe specifications and the day to day operations of the commissary. Main responsibilities will be: preparing exciting and engaging meals following Genuine recipes, leading a team of cooks, managing daily prep and ensuring all food safety & sanitation standards are being met.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure food safety standards are being followed at all timesMust be flexible & team-oriented!3+ year of line cook or culinary experience1+ year of management experienceWillingness to learn the compliance requirements of the USDA National School Lunch Program.Positive attitude, strong work ethic and level headedness.Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.Able to climb stairs and lift up 50 lbs.Interest in and committed to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to help students enhance their minds, bodies and happiness.Must be able to work in a school environment.Benefits and PerksHealth and retirement benefitsPaid time off401KPerformance-based bonusesGENUINE VALUESTRUSTWORTHINESS: We operate by our commitment to integrity, reliability, andconsistency. Our clients deserve our very best—every single time.PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: We are creative problem-solvers who own our resultsand can immediately identify solutions. We learn from our mistakes.No excuses.PEOPLE FIRST: We are first-and-foremost a people-centered organization. It'sbackbone of hospitality. Every person matters and every person is seen.TRANSPARENCY: We are proud to offer openness and candor in every aspect of ourbusiness—from service standards, to purchasing, to financials. That’s what successfulpartnerships are based on.