Lead Cook_NE-TX_602-Lodge

Salvation Army; Midland (TX); In loco; USD 17.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Salvation Army is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare nutritious meals for large groups in a safe, presentable manner. You will oversee kitchen operations, supervise cooks and volunteers, and maintain inventory and equipment in a well-organized environment.

Responsibilities include planning menus, ensuring timely meal service, and upholding high standards of cleanliness and food safety in accordance with guidelines.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years experience cooking food for large groups.
• Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe).
• Valid State Drivers License.

Mansioni

• Plan menus, cook and serve a variety of foods for large groups in a safe and presentable manner.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety compliance.
• Supervise and train cooks and kitchen assistants; assign daily duties.
• Manage inventory and assist with food purchases; may drive to pick up orders.
• Ensure proper portions and timely serving; cater to special dietary needs.

Conoscenze

Cooking methods

Meal planning

Food safety

Sanitation

Follow instructions

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Two years cooking for large groups

Descrizione del lavoro

JobSummary:

Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner. Assigns, instructs and monitors work of Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

EssentialFunctions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

SupervisoryResponsibilities (10%)

Acts as a lead worker to staff and/or volunteers; may assign some daily duties of staff; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; informs supervisor of any issues as they arise.

FoodCooking and Serving Responsibilities (45%)

Plans menus, cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.

Ensure that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.

Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares meals for persons requiring special assistance.

Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; assists supervisor with making orders and food purchases; may drive to pick up orders.

Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.

Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.

Assists in serving meals ensuring appropriate portions are provided.

Drives to transport and/or pick up food and supplies for catering.

Kitchen CleaningResponsibilities (45%)

Clean tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.

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.

Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.

Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.

Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.

Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuum dishes dining room floors; empties trash cans.

Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

OtherResponsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Materialsand Equipment:

General Cleaning Tools General Kitchen Equipment Stoves

Freezers Refrigerators

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

Knowledge of meal planning techniques.

Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions.

Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.

Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.

Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.

Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Educationand Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

And

Two years experience cooking food for large groups,

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Valid State Drivers License

PhysicalRequirements:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to cook, taste and smell food.

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking. Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.

Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

WorkingConditions:

Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.