Large-Scale Institutional Kitchen Chef

The County of Santa Clara; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a food service worker to prepare, cook, and serve meals in County facilities. You will manage large-scale cooking, adhere to safety standards, and support inventory, ordering, and basic reporting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of institutional kitchen experience, with the ability to follow recipes, maintain records, and work under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of institutional kitchen experience.
• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities with focus on safety.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food in County facilities in large or small quantities.
• Apportion meals according to recipes and serve using proper instruments.
• Operate industrial kitchen equipment and maintain sanitary work areas.
• Maintain records of temperatures for food safety and document equipment status.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, deliveries, and basic reporting.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking large quantities

Food safety

Record keeping

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a food service worker to prepare, cook, and serve meals in County facilities. You will manage large-scale cooking, adhere to safety standards, and support inventory, ordering, and basic reporting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of institutional kitchen experience, with the ability to follow recipes, maintain records, and work under supervision.