Lead Cook_NE-TX_602-Lodge

Job Summary

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Acts as a lead worker to staff and/or volunteers;
• may assign some daily duties of staff;
• trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures;
• informs supervisor of any issues as they arise.

Food Cooking and Serving Responsibilities

• Plans menus;
• cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods;
• ensures 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 meals for persons requiring special assistance;
• maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen;
• assists supervisor with making orders and food purchases;
• may drive to pick up orders;
• prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours;
• sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service;
• assists in serving meals ensuring appropriate portions are provided;
• drives to transport and/or pick up food and supplies for catering.

Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities

• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances;
• 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 regulations;
• receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner;
• 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;
• washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils;
• sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans;
• cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.