Lead Cook (7221)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Plan Bundle Available

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Sarasota, FL is seeking a lead cook responsible for planning, preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, ensuring timely meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and complying with health regulations; opportunities include health plan, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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.

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.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared and served in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers; ensures meals and snacks are prepared as planned.
• Plans menus and recommends purchase of food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Menu planning

Health regulations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FLA-Sarasota Area Command - Sarasota, FL 34236

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Category: Food Service

Schedule: 40 hours/week

This position is responsible for: The lead cook plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules.

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.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared and served in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers; ensures meals and snacks are prepared as planned.
• Plans menus and recommends purchase of food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.
• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Plan Bundle Available
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

• Food Handler’s certification

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