Lead Cook - School Nutrition & Kitchen Ops

Sylvania; Meridian Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Okemos Public Schools in Michigan seeks a Lead Cook to manage all levels of food production, ensuring quality meals and service. The role includes training staff and coordinating on-line meal service during service times.

Key duties include following Child Nutrition Program guidelines, maintaining sanitation, creating standardized recipes, testing flavors, assisting catering orders, and managing inventory and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge and adherence to health codes.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret recipes and POS reports.
• Strong communication with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Follows State and Federal Child Nutrition Program guidelines.
• Maintains sanitation and proper care of equipment.
• Prepares appropriate quantities within time and workflow.
• Trains staff on food prep and cooking techniques.
• Coordinates prep with the food service supervisor and vendors.
• Inventory management, labeling, dating, and storage.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Communication

Reading recipes

Tasting & evaluating

Computer aptitude

Job description

Okemos Public Schools in Michigan seeks a Lead Cook to manage all levels of food production, ensuring quality meals and service. The role includes training staff and coordinating on-line meal service during service times.

Key duties include following Child Nutrition Program guidelines, maintaining sanitation, creating standardized recipes, testing flavors, assisting catering orders, and managing inventory and supplier coordination.