Lead Cook: Menu Planner & Kitchen Team Leader

Harboroaks; Fox Acres (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a Lead Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and meals preparation for an institutional setting. The role includes directing kitchen staff and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Education in culinary field preferred; ServSafe or similar food safety certification encouraged. Prior experience in institutional food service is valued for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service in preparing food for institutions (school, hospital, or cafeteria) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure cleanliness and functional operation of equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance and inventory control.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Quality control

Education

High school diploma preferred

Culinary training preferred

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Harboroaks is seeking a Lead Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and meals preparation for an institutional setting. The role includes directing kitchen staff and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Education in culinary field preferred; ServSafe or similar food safety certification encouraged. Prior experience in institutional food service is valued for this role.