Lead Cook

Paycom - ATS; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a seasoned cook with experience preparing meals for large groups. The role involves planning menus, purchasing supplies, and leading kitchen staff to ensure timely, safe, and presentable meal service.

Responsibilities include cooking, serving, maintaining cleanliness, and enforcing health regulations while collaborating with other kitchen personnel.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years’ cooking experience for large groups, with some leadership duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and purchase food and supplies for meals.
• Cook, prepare and present a variety of foods and beverages.
• Serve meals and maintain food presentation.
• Supervise and instruct kitchen staff to follow standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety, monitor expiration dates.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.Essential Functions:This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals in accordance with the food budget.Assists in both daily and monthly inventory control.Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methodsEnsure that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduledServes food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or people requiring additional assistanceSets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-serviceCleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliancesStores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired datesPrepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hoursMaintains 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 regulationAssigns, instructs, and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants; ensures meals are prepared as plannedMaintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processingMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Education and ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent,AndThree years’ experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff,OrAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities