Lead Cook

Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner; assigns, instructs and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals in accordance with the food budget.

Assists in both daily and monthly inventory control.

Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods

Ensure that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled

Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or people requiring additional assistance

Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service

Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances

Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates

Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours

Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulation

Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants; ensures meals are prepared as planned

Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalent,And Three years’ experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff,OrAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities