Lead Cook- 1st Shift

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,352 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is hiring a Lead Cook for our ADTRAN location. The role runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a pay rate of $15.50 to $16.00 per hour and a minimum of two years cooking experience required.

You will prepare entrees and sides, follow recipes, maintain sanitation, assist with catering and peak service, and ensure temps are recorded. This hands-on kitchen role supports daily meal production and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience required.
• Prepare and cook entrees and sides according to recipes.
• Maintain sanitation standards and kitchen cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook entrees and sides on the daily menu as assigned daily by Management according to the daily menu's recipes.
• Taste products for quality and texture; avoid over-salting.
• Place cooked items in hot holding and document temperatures on the production sheet.
• Assist with catering food and grab-and-go items as needed.
• Assist with service during peak periods as needed.
• Check temperatures and record on the production sheet.
• Use progressive cooking to ensure freshness and quality.
• Break down service areas after the meal period ends.
• Clean assigned equipment, kitchen, storage and serving areas.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Job description

Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract foodservice company, is looking to hire a Lead Cook for our ADTRAN location in Huntsville, AL.

• The schedule is Monday - Friday.
• The shift schedule is 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
• The pay is $15.50 - $16.00 per hour.
• Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience required.

Job Summary

• Prepare and cook entrees and sides on the daily menu as assigned daily by Management according to the daily menu's recipes strictly adhering to recipe cards.
• Taste products for good quality / texture, not to be over salted
• Place all properly cooked menu items in hot holding cabinet and ensure temperatures are documented on the production sheet.
• Assist with the production of catering food and grab and go food items as needed.
• Assist with service of food items during peak periods as needed.
• Check temperatures of menu items for required ranges and record on SFM Production Sheet
• Utilize progressive cooking throughout the meal as directed by Management to ensure freshness and quality of food served.
• Break down service areas after the meal period ends.
• Responsible for maintaining kitchen to Sanitation standards established by Company
• Clean assigned equipment, kitchen, storage and serving areas such preparation tables, ovens, floors, steam tables, etc.

Southern Foodservice Management's Culture

We have a philosophy for every one on our service team to give something extra. A Southern Foodservice Management employee:

• Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members.
• Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE.
• Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills.
• Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper preparation and cooking of specific menu items assigned by Management
• Responsible for correct quantities and quality of menu items assigned using Recipe Cards and Production Schedules.
• Must maintain proper food safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with applicable food code and HACCP standards
• Responsible for following proper safety procedures like wearing PPE to ensure a safe working environment.
• Always conduct yourself in a professional and orderly manner in accordance with the SFM Code of Conduct
• Follow the direction of Management in carrying out the duties and procedures as assigned
• All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Assistant Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any "Job" or "Position" assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 40lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, Walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling
• Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Occasional
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent

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