Lead Cook Full Time

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a dedicated Culinary Supervisor to monitor kitchen operations, ensure compliance with sanitation standards, and oversee meal preparation. Candidates should have 1-4 years of cooking experience in a relevant environment and a high school diploma. ServSafe Certification is required or must be obtained within 6 months of hiring. Join a team committed to providing quality dietary services.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure standards are followed.
• Supervise staff, order supplies, and oversee kitchen operations.
• Prepare meals and ensure food quality and temperature.

Skills

Sanitation practices

Staff supervision

Food preparation

Order management

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Grill

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Position Responsibilities

• Monitors and correct sanitation practices to ensure that standards and regulations are followed
• Order or request food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
• Supervise staff in the absence or unavailability of the Director or Kitchen Manager
• Arrange for equipment repairs
• Check the quantity and quality of received product
• Record production and operational data on specified forms
• Plan, direct, supervise, execute and assist in dietary operation
• Reviews menus and work orders to determine quantities of food to be prepared
• Orders food products from storeroom
• Pre-prepares special items that require attention
• Prepares and measures proper ingredients
• Ensures that all foods are served at proper temperature
• Coordinates proper and prompt utilization of leftovers
• Cleans work areas as assigned
• Performs related duties as requested
• Attends and satisfactorily completes the mandatory education classes.
• Cooks on grill if needed

Qualifications

Experience: 1-4 years hospital, institutional or restaurant cooking preferred.

Education: High School graduate or equivalent required

Special Certifications: ServSafe Certification required or must obtain within 6 month of hire.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.