Institutional Cook & Kitchen Lead

Harboroaks; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a kitchen professional to implement menus, prepare meals, and supervise kitchen staff. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety, coordinating inventory, and ensuring nutritional balance in menu offerings with guidance from Food Service leadership or a Dietitian.

The position requires experience in preparing food for institutions such as schools or hospitals, with ServSafe or similar certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 and nutritionally balanced.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Inventory management

Food safety standards

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Harboroaks is seeking a kitchen professional to implement menus, prepare meals, and supervise kitchen staff. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety, coordinating inventory, and ensuring nutritional balance in menu offerings with guidance from Food Service leadership or a Dietitian.

The position requires experience in preparing food for institutions such as schools or hospitals, with ServSafe or similar certification preferred.