Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CAL FIRE is seeking a Supervising Cook-type role within a California state facility. The position involves assigning work, supervising staff, providing instruction and training, and evaluating performance on a shift-led dining operation.

The incumbent plans menus, prepares meals, ensures sanitation and safety standards, and maintains culinary equipment and supplies. Records and reports related activities are part of the job, with opportunities to lead in the absence of higher supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising residents in a food-service setting.
• Strong cleanliness and food-handling standards.
• Good sense of smell and taste; free from communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work, supervises, and trains employees and helpers; evaluates performance.
• Prepares, cooks, and dispenses food and serves as lead cook on a shift.
• Inspects and maintains food handling practices and sanitation; maintains equipment and storages.
• Keeps records and prepares reports.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Food safety awareness

Team leadership

Job description

Join CAL FIRE is seeking a Supervising Cook-type role within a California state facility. The position involves assigning work, supervising staff, providing instruction and training, and evaluating performance on a shift-led dining operation.

The incumbent plans menus, prepares meals, ensures sanitation and safety standards, and maintains culinary equipment and supplies. Records and reports related activities are part of the job, with opportunities to lead in the absence of higher supervision.