Campus Kitchen Lead Cook: Fresh Meals & Safety

Snelling Staffing Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Snelling Staffing Lexington is seeking a school cafeteria cook to support meal preparation and service in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare items under supervision and help ensure meals meet quality and portion standards.

You will follow recipes, keep equipment clean, assist with ordering and receiving foods, and maintain safety and sanitation practices while collaborating with food service staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months’ related experience or training.
• Ability to read, understand and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic math and follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality meals from standardized recipes or instructions in a fast, efficient manner to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery at times, using correct portioning, meeting USDA minimum standards and ensuring food is at the correct temperatures and is attractive and tasty.
• Store leftovers following safe food handling procedures and maintain proper storage of all food and supplies.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Order supplies and food needed for area of responsibility; assist in ordering and receiving of all food and supplies.

Job description

Snelling Staffing Lexington is seeking a school cafeteria cook to support meal preparation and service in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare items under supervision and help ensure meals meet quality and portion standards.

You will follow recipes, keep equipment clean, assist with ordering and receiving foods, and maintain safety and sanitation practices while collaborating with food service staff.