Culinary Lead

SeniorAge; West Plains (MO); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SeniorAge in West Plains, MO is seeking a Culinary Lead to oversee meal planning, preparation, and service. You will supervise staff and volunteers and cross-train teammates to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

This safety-sensitive role requires a GED or high school diploma, 2 years cooking experience, food handler and ServSafe certificates, and a valid driver’s license. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma required.
• Two years experience cooking in a restaurant, school or large group.
• Food Handler certificate required; must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.
• ServSafe certificate required in applicable counties; must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Responsabilités

• Oversee planning, cooking, and serving of meals.
• Supervise all food service staff and volunteers.
• Cross-train staff in all kitchen positions to ensure flexibility.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and center leadership to maintain a positive work environment.

Connaissances

Excellent people skills

Multi-tasking

Judgment & decision-making

Detail oriented

Follow verbal & written instructions

Team environment

Food safety & sanitation

Kitchen equipment operation

Calibrate thermometer

Record keeping

Basic math

Supervisory experience

Willingness to learn computer skills

Formation

GED or High School diploma

Two years experience cooking in a restaurant/school/large group

Food handler certificate

ServSafe certificate

Driver's license

Outils

Valid driver’s license

Description du poste

# Culinary LeadWest Plains Sr Citizens Ctr. - West Plains, MO 65775## OverviewSalary Range$18.00 - $18.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## DescriptionThe Culinary Lead oversees the planning, preparing, and serving of meals. The Culinary Lead supervises all food service assistants, both paid and volunteer, and cross-trains employees in all kitchen positions. The Culinary Lead will collaborate with the kitchen staff and Center Lead to create a positive work environment that supports the organization’s mission, vision and values. This is a safety sensitive position. **PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. SENIORAGE COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988.**## Qualifications**EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*** GED or High School diploma required.* Two years experience cooking in a restaurant, school or large group.* Food Service Supervisory experience preferred.* Work experience may be substituted for education.* Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.* Food handlers certificate required; must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.* ServSafe certificate required in applicable counties; must be obtained within the first year of employment.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Excellent people skills and professionalism.* Skill in completing multiple tasks at once.* Ability to use good judgment and decision-making skills.* Ability to pay close attention to detail.* Ability to follow and verbal and written instruction.* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with frequent interruptions.* Demonstrated understanding of safe technique skills for food preparation.* Demonstrated understanding of proper procedure for kitchen operation, sanitation procedures and cleaning equipment.* Ability to calibrate a thermometer.* Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.* Ability to understand basic math.* Proven ability to supervise others.* Willingness to learn required computer skills to support operations and reporting.Normal working conditions in a kitchen/dining environment, may be exposed to hazardous conditions such as possible slippery floors, extreme temperatures, hot and cold products, and sharp objects.**PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. SENIORAGE COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988.****PHYSICAL CONTEXT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT****Physical Requirements/Percentage of Work Time Spent on Activity:****75-100%:*** **Seeing:** Must be able to see well enough to read recipes, directions and use computer.* **Hearing:** Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with customers, vendors and employees.* **Standing/Walking:** Must be able to move about department.* **Grasping/Feeling:** Must be able to type and use equipment and electronic devices.* **Motor Coordination**: Must be able to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance and have the ability to maintain focus.**50-74%*** **Lifting/Pulling/Pushing**: Must be able to lift food items/products/boxes.* **Travel**: Must be able to travel to various location as needed.* **Drive**: Must be able to drive to various location as needed.**25-49%*** **Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:** Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up items from the floor.**0-24%*** **Sitting:** Must be able to sit for long periods of time.