Lead Institutional Cook

County of Santa Clara; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve food in a county facility. You will handle large quantities, follow recipes, and ensure safety standards are met throughout the kitchen.

Responsibilities include portioning, maintaining records for temperature and inventory, and collaborating with staff to deliver nutritious meals. A high school diploma and 3 years of institutional kitchen experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of institutional kitchen cooking experience.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation.
• Ability to follow recipes and menus.
• Basic arithmetic and computer familiarity.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of foods.
• Apportion meals based on recipes and serving instruments.
• Cook meals to order and manage leftovers.
• Operate industrial kitchen equipment.
• Maintain food safety records and temperature logs.
• Inspect and organize the work area for safety.
• Plan and assign cooking tasks as needed.
• May travel to alternate locations for work.

Skills

Food preparation

Large quantity cooking

Safety and sanitation

Record-keeping

Reading recipes

Teamwork/communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County of Santa Clara is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve food in a county facility. You will handle large quantities, follow recipes, and ensure safety standards are met throughout the kitchen.

Responsibilities include portioning, maintaining records for temperature and inventory, and collaborating with staff to deliver nutritious meals. A high school diploma and 3 years of institutional kitchen experience are required.