Lead Cook

About the role

This position will be working with the Jefferson County Office of the Aging meals program. The Lead Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing a variety of food items in accordance with assigned work instructions, menus and guidelines while following food safety and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Safely uses a variety of kitchen utensils including knives and other items.
• Must be comfortable using and operating a variety of equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, recipes, policies, and procedures.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly and in accordance with applicable state laws.
• Fulfills assigned station duties according to assigned instructions.
• Prepares ingredients and follows assigned recipes.
• Multi-tasks in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Handles hot and cold work conditions during food preparation.
• Performs physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Stands and works on their feet for much of the scheduled shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• At least 18 years of age.
• At least one (1) year of relevant cooking experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prior experience cooking or kitchen experience in a cafeteria or large volume production facility a plus.
• Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and service.
• A solid understanding of food handling regulations.
• Desire to always learn more.
• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
• Dependable and flexible.

Skills

• Knowledge of various cooking methods, food items, and equipment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with team members.
• Quick problem-solving skills to resolve issues that may arise.

Benefits

TSG offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

• Medical w/prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs.
• Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (i.e. short term, long term disability and many more) options may be selected to create the right package for you
• TSG also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future. To help with both of these, employees are eligible for:
• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

Pay

$19.67/hour

Schedule

Not specified