Lead Cook - Full-Time 2nd Shift

Job Description

Purpose: To prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and therapeutic diets, enriching the lives of senior adults.

Primary Job Duties

• Oversees the selection of food from storage for the day and for advanced production, ensuring practices are within the guidelines of proper thawing and storage.
• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and therapeutic diets in the correct amount for residents and staff being served.
• Plans and implements cooking procedures so that food will be ready for serving at the appropriate meal times.
• Oversees all aspects of preparation, distribution, storage and sanitation, to assure that all food service staff adheres to established procedures.
• Tests all food to be served by tasting, piercing, smelling, appearance and random temperature checks.
• Serves as Chef in the absence of the Executive Chef and the Sous Chef.
• Trains and supervises Assistant Cooks, Utility Aides, Servers, Dietary Aides, and engages in progressive discipline as needed.
• Ensures production records and waste records are done accurately on a daily basis.
• Follows correct food-handling practices to prevent food-borne illness.
• Follows established safety, security and sanitation precautions for Infection Control and Universal Precautions.
• Assists with daily scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Receives and appropriately responds to oral and written communications and directions.
• Serves as the Chef in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Affords assistance with advance preparation for the next day menu as needed.
• Observes dietary employee compliance with break times and durations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Dining Services Director.

Requirements

• Culinary certificate or degree preferred
• Restaurant experience a plus
• Candidate must be a team player, have a positive outlook and excellent problem solving skills
• Solid leadership skills
• History of excellent attendance
• Maintains a neat, professional appearance