Head Cook | Hope Learning Academies

Hope; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope is seeking a Head Cook for Glen Carbon, IL and Edwardsville, IL. This full-time role pays $16.25/hour and involves preparing meals according to menus and diet guidelines for students and staff across both campuses.

The ideal candidate has 2 years cooking experience, knowledge of food prep, and a sanitation certification. You will handle equipment, labeling, inventory, and ensure safety standards are met daily.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have 2 years experience as a cook, prep cook or dietary aide.
• Knowledge of food preparation.
• Possess a sanitation certification.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including convection oven, gas range, steamer, mixer, tilt-skillet, slicer, microwave and dishwasher.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, crouch and grasp.
• Successful background clearance, physical and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals according to menus and recipes for both campuses.
• Present items attractively with good taste and adherence to diets.
• Maintain kitchen equipment to meet codes and regulations.
• Check food requests and utilize leftovers when possible.
• Complete tasks in a timely, efficient manner.
• Ensure proper safety procedures and attire throughout shifts.
• Rotate inventory and label items; document substitutions and meals.
• Prepare food for next day’s production and communicate needs to supervisor.

Skills

Must be 21 years old

2 years experience as cook

Knowledge of food preparation

Sanitation certification

Tools

Convection oven

Gas range

Steamer

Mixer

Tilt-skillet

Slicer

Microwave

Dishwasher

Job description

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Reg Full Time Manual Labor Edwardsville, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3899

Head Cook: Full-time - Glen Carbon, IL & Edwardsville, IL

Pay = $16.25/hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have 2 years experience as a cook, prep cook or dietary aide
• Knowledge of food preparation
• Possess a sanitation certification
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including convection oven, gas range, steamer, mixer, tilt-skillet, slicer, microwave and dishwasher.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, able to stoop, crouch and grasp
• Successful background clearance, physical and drug/alcohol screening

STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE:

The Cook prepares food for the students on both Glen Carbon and Edwardsville campuses, ensuring that activity occurs in a safe sanitary manner and following menus and diet guidelines. Prepares food for the School’s staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Prepare all meals according to menus and recipes allowing for each specific diet and substitutions.
• 2. All menu items should be in an attractive manner with good taste and appeal and on time
• 3. All kitchen equipment is maintained to meet all applicable codes and regulations at all times.
• 4. Check food request/field trips before beginning to prepare meal utilize leftovers were possible.
• 5. Complete all tasks in a timely efficient manner.
• 6. Lifting is required, safety belt must be worn during entire shift
• 7. Effective hair restraints required, along with proper attire and shoes during work schedule.
• 8. Make sure all menu items are present on proper cart and labeled for individual including necessary diets, substitutions nourishment, supplement as diet order as prescribed at all times
• 9. Maintain accurate records prior to end of shift break log, meals substitutions.
• 10. Prep completed for next days production before shifts ends. Please notify person in charge of any needed items
• 11. Successful completion of all required training
• 12. Make sure inventory items are properly rotated and all items are returned to proper shelf, covered, dated, and labeled.
• 13. Kitchen equipment is kept up to codes at all times
• 14. Assumes responsibility as a mandated reporter concerning incidents of purported abuse/neglect of students as outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures.
• 15. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
• 16. Prepare food for the Metro East Elementary campus and safely transport the cook food prior to start of breakfast and lunch.
• 17. Shop for groceries for both campuses twice a month and/or as needed.