Institutional Cook & Kitchen Lead: Menu & Nutrition

Harboroaks; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a dependable Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and meal service for a facility-based kitchen. You will prepare meals according to approved menus, supervise staff, and ensure all equipment and work areas are clean and safe. You will also take inventory, coordinate production and maintenance activities, and work with leadership to keep menus varied, nutritious, and compliant with standards.

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, such as 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.
• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Kitchen cleanliness

Inventory control

Menu coordination

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Harboroaks is seeking a dependable Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and meal service for a facility-based kitchen. You will prepare meals according to approved menus, supervise staff, and ensure all equipment and work areas are clean and safe. You will also take inventory, coordinate production and maintenance activities, and work with leadership to keep menus varied, nutritious, and compliant with standards.