Lead Cook

About the role

The Lead Cook assists the Food Program Coordinator in the responsibility of preparing three nutritious meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack) for the children of the program. Following USDA/CACFP guidelines; for ordering food and kitchen supplies; for menu planning; inventory; for writing recipes; and for organizing and maintaining a full-service kitchen at an assigned HGCDC program.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the preparation of three nutritious meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack) for the children of the program.
• Orders food and kitchen supplies according to USDA/CACFP guidelines.
• Plans menus and maintains inventory.
• Writes recipes and organizes the kitchen for meal preparation.
• Ensures meals are individualized as needed to accommodate food allergies and family preferences.

Requirements

• Two years of cooking experience in an institution or commercial firm serving complete meals.
• An Associate's degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field.
• Prior experience with young children.
• Prior experience with childcare, school, or institutional food service.
• Knowledge of USDA/CACFP program guidelines.

Qualifications

Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
Sets and adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.
Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.

Skills

Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Benefits

The starting salary rate for this position will be between $19.36 and $21.91 per hour. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

Pay

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Schedule

Work Days/Hours
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined