Lead Cook: Army-Standard Kitchen Leader & QA

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc.; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is hiring a Lead Cook for the Fort Leavenworth location. You will oversee meal preparation on shift and supervise kitchen staff to ensure quality and efficiency according to Army standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining food safety per TB MED 530/531 and HACCP, managing on-the-job training, and ensuring timely production, clean facilities, and compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Proper preparation of meals with correct quantities and Army standards.
• Supervises kitchen staff and assigns duties.
• Maintains food safety per TB MED 530/531 and HACCP.
• Ensures OSHA standards and employee safety procedures are followed.
• Maintains AFMIS records and reports for Kitchen and Food Production.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager with ration orders and kitchen requisitions
• Preparation of food per daily menu recipes and Army standards
• Maintain production schedules and ensure timely service
• Check temperatures to required ranges using standard forms
• Ensure proper cooking temperatures and serving timelines
• Replenish food items on serving lines during service
• Greet and care for customers on serving lines
• Monitor serving lines during meal periods
• Break down service areas after the meal period ends
• Ensure all kitchen areas are cleaned post-service
• Support additional duties assigned by supervisors

Job description

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is hiring a Lead Cook for the Fort Leavenworth location. You will oversee meal preparation on shift and supervise kitchen staff to ensure quality and efficiency according to Army standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining food safety per TB MED 530/531 and HACCP, managing on-the-job training, and ensuring timely production, clean facilities, and compliance with safety procedures.