Lead Institutional Dietary Cook - Large-Scale Prep

The Californian; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Californian is seeking an experienced Cook for our institutional kitchen in Pasadena. You will prepare meals to high sanitation and safety standards, work from standardized recipes, and support meal schedules.

The role requires the ability to stand and walk most of the day, lift up to 25 pounds, and supervise kitchen staff during shifts. It also calls for knowledge of food preparation, quantities, requisitioning supplies, and maintaining clean, well-labeled storage.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in large quantity institutional cooking preferred.
• High school graduate desirable.
• Able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Some course work in food preparation, estimating food quantities and requisitioning supplies is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of sanitation standards and practice good personal hygiene.
• Some kitchen experience is essential.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and be familiar with standardized recipes.
• Must have knowledge of cooking characteristics of various types of dishes.
• Must be familiar with operation and care of equipment.
• Able to stand and walk most of the day and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to perform simple repetitive tasks on a continuous basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals handling and preparation of food in accordance with high quality food preparation, sanitation and safety standards.
• Meets demands of meal schedules, avoiding waste through the use of standardized recipes.
• Cooks and serves foods for regular and special diets according to the written menu.
• Meets food production schedules.
• In charge of ensuring the food is stored correctly and labeled.
• Supervises and instructs kitchen workers during shift.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation in food handling and in the work area.
• Assists with the serving of the tray line.
• May be responsible for overseeing food for banquets and other special functions as directed.
• Notifies supervisor of items low in supply.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dietary Services Supervisor and/or Administrator.

Skills

Large quantity cooking

Follow instructions

Sanitation standards

Kitchen experience

Bulk food preparation

Standardized recipes

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Californian is seeking an experienced Cook for our institutional kitchen in Pasadena. You will prepare meals to high sanitation and safety standards, work from standardized recipes, and support meal schedules.

The role requires the ability to stand and walk most of the day, lift up to 25 pounds, and supervise kitchen staff during shifts. It also calls for knowledge of food preparation, quantities, requisitioning supplies, and maintaining clean, well-labeled storage.