Cook

Harboroaks; Fox Acres (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a Lead Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and meals preparation for an institutional setting. The role includes directing kitchen staff and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Education in culinary field preferred; ServSafe or similar food safety certification encouraged. Prior experience in institutional food service is valued for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service in preparing food for institutions (school, hospital, or cafeteria) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure cleanliness and functional operation of equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance and inventory control.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Quality control

Education

High school diploma preferred

Culinary training preferred

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Searching for a Lead Cook. Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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