Cook - Kitchen Lead

Summary

The Kitchen Lead plays a key role in the daily operation of the school nutrition program by overseeing food preparation, kitchen organization, and staff coordination to ensure high-quality meal service for students. The Kitchen Lead demonstrates strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for working with children.

Duties

• Lead all food preparation and production activities in accordance with procedures established by the Director of School Nutrition and USDA guidelines.
• Organize and assign the kitchen staff's daily tasks.
• Train new employees in all aspects of their roles.
• Work collaboratively with others and interact positively with students.
• Collaborate with the Director of School Nutrition when ordering food and supplies.
• Collaborate with the Director of School Nutrition to develop the monthly menu.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Coordinate daily with the other Kitchen Lead to ensure food is properly stored and used.
• Will pursue and obtain a Food Production Manager Certificate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of School Nutrition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Will pursue and obtain a State of Illinois Sanitation Certificate.
• Must be familiar with food preparation including appliances, recipes, etc.
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.