Institutional Food Service Lead Cook

Hualapai Nsn; Peach Springs (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hualapai Tribe is seeking a Food Service Cook to direct the food service operation at the Hualapai Adult Detention Center. Responsibilities include planning meals, supervising cooks, and ensuring nutritional guidelines are met within budget constraints.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least five years of experience in commercial or institutional cooking. Work is performed in a secure facility with adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Five years or more in commercial or institutional cooking.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Trains and supervises food service cooks, with menu planning, meal preparation, and use of utensils.
• Plans and approves menus designed to meet nutritional guidelines and regulations, and uses resources cost effectively.
• Maintains inventory, purchases food and supplies, and controls costs.
• Ensures health and safety standards in kitchen and storage areas.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Menu planning

Food preparation

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hualapai Tribe is seeking a Food Service Cook to direct the food service operation at the Hualapai Adult Detention Center. Responsibilities include planning meals, supervising cooks, and ensuring nutritional guidelines are met within budget constraints.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least five years of experience in commercial or institutional cooking. Work is performed in a secure facility with adherence to health and safety standards.