Lead Cook

The Salvation Army; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Jackson, MS is seeking a cook/kitchen lead to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for large groups. You will supervise other kitchen staff, maintain inventory, and ensure meals are prepared safely and presented well. A strong emphasis on hygiene and adherence to health regulations is required.

High school diploma or equivalent and experience in cooking for large groups are preferred. Training for Safe Serves certification may be provided upon hire.

Qualifications

• Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks.
• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and meal planning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Cook a variety of foods and beverages using kitchen equipment.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with health regulations.
• Manage inventory, orders, invoices and stock for the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Meal planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: ALM-Jackson Ms Corps - Jackson, MS 39206

Salary: $12.00 Hourly

Job Category: Food Service

Scheduled/Hours: 40 hours per week

This position is responsible for

Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner; assigns, instructs and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.
• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants; ensures meals are prepared as planned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
• Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens and/or cold freezers.

Employee Benefits

• Health
• Aflac Policies
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 403B Plan

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• High School diploma or equivalent, and
• Three years’ experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Licenses and Certifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Safe Serve Certification upon hire, if required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Service Manager Certificate upon hire, if required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of meal planning techniques.
• Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
• Ability to assign, instruct, train, and monitor the work of other kitchen staff.
• Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disabled