School Kitchen Lead Cook & Supervisor

Town of Greenwich, C; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Greenwich is seeking a Cook I to prepare and serve meals in a school kitchen under supervision of the K-8 Food Services Manager. Substitutes must have a reliable phone to be available on short notice.

Requirements include a high school diploma with related experience, 2 years in institutional cookery, and CT food-safety certification or course within 6 months. Strong cash handling and supervision duties are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with basic experience or training in institutional cookery, baking, record keeping and cash register operation, plus 2 years of related experience.
• Must be certified in Food Safety & Sanitation, or pass a Food Safety & Sanitation Course recognized by the State of Connecticut within 6 months of employment.
• Must be free from communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of food; supervises food services staff in proper storage, prep, and serving following sanitiary procedures.
• Operates kitchen equipment and cash registers; trains staff in proper use and safety; responsible for daily sales and cash deposits.
• Ensures sanitary/health standards for receiving, storage, prep, serving; cleans equipment and work areas.
• Ensures menus/instructions are understood and followed by staff.
• Determines amounts and prepares orders; receives and inventories food and supplies.
• Controls food, labor, and supply costs; maintains records and prepares cash reports.
• Maintains good working relations with staff, school, and community.
• May assist in washing dishes and equipment; may attend meetings and assist with catering and billing.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Food safety knowledge

Record keeping

Team supervision

Basic cooking skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash registers

PC software

Job description

Town of Greenwich is seeking a Cook I to prepare and serve meals in a school kitchen under supervision of the K-8 Food Services Manager. Substitutes must have a reliable phone to be available on short notice.

Requirements include a high school diploma with related experience, 2 years in institutional cookery, and CT food-safety certification or course within 6 months. Strong cash handling and supervision duties are part of the role.