Supervising Cook

The Spearhead Group Inc.; Chino Hills (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spearhead Group Inc. in Chino Hills is seeking a Correctional Supervising Cook to oversee culinary operations in a correctional environment. Responsibilities include meal preparation, supervision of a team, and management of kitchen upkeep.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in foodservice leadership and knowledge of culinary safety and sanitation practices. Minimum qualifications include relevant supervisory experience and education equivalent to high school completion.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Cook Specialist II or equivalent.
• Two years of supervisory experience over cooks and food service workers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise food preparation and serving.
• Maintain culinary equipment and work areas.
• Instruct and supervise inmates or staff.

Skills

Supervision

Culinary preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Food handling

Effective communication

Education

Equivalence to completion of twelfth grade

Job description

The Correctional Supervising Cook, CF, either (1) in a small State correctional culinary program, plans, organizes, supervises, and assists with the preparation, cooking, and serving of food to residents and employees; or (2) in a medium-sized State correctional culinary program, has charge of a shift and supervises and assists with the preparation, cooking, and serving of food to residents and employees; or (3) in a large correctional culinary program, supervises a large crew in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food to residents and employees; supervises the maintenance of culinary equipment, supplies, and work areas; may instruct, lead, or supervise inmates, youthful offenders, or resident workers; and does other related work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Either I : One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Cook Specialist II (CF) or a Cook Specialist II.

Or II : Two years of experience in a supervisory capacity over cooks and other food service workers with responsibility for supervising and assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of various food items.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Additional Information

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking (including baking), dispensing, and serving of food in large quantities; kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas; food handling sanitation (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Programs); food values as well as nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups; principles of effective supervision; food accounting; use of purchase orders for food and equipment; training methods and a manager’s/supervisor’s responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Ability to plan palatable and adequate menus; plan, organize, and direct the work of others; keep records; prepare reports and memorandums; communicate at a level required for successful job performance; keep inventories and make requisitions; use appropriate equipment; judge food quality; determine food quantities necessary for groups of varying sizes; prepare and cook all food groups; direct the preparation and distribution of special diets; plan food production to schedule; plan and conduct in-service training programs; and analyze situations accurately and take effective action and effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.