Lead Cook

3 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, United States Human Learning Systems Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center Position Description

lead cook

Position Title: Lead Cook

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Department: Food Services

Reports To: Food Services Supervisor

The Lead Cook position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.

Summary of Duties: The Lead Cook position is responsible for coordinating meal preparation, supervises kitchen and cafeteria activities, and keeps a clean and safe environment.

Description of Duties:

  • Provides guidance and support to staff-members assigned to the department.
  • Responsible for the management of food services daily operations.
  • Manages daily staff assignments.
  • Provides documented training to staff.
  • Helps create nutritional menus.
  • Prepares food in accordance with planned menu.
  • Prepares food in large quantities.
  • Ensures the proper storage of usable and non-usable leftovers.
  • Stores food properly.
  • Ensures the maintenance of proper temperature in both hot and cold food items. Ensures compliance with DOL, other federal, state, and local agencies, Corporate and Center standards and expectations.
  • Maintain at least 98% on health inspections.
  • Maintains acceptable standards of personal and area cleanliness when handling and preparing meals.
  • Keeps assigned work area well organized and clean.
  • Cleans, mops, and empties waste when assigned or as needed.
  • Handles food in a sanitary manner, including receipt, preparation, and storage.
  • Promotes a safe and secure environment.
  • Develops written standard operating procedures defining the use of acceptable dietary programs.
  • Inspects equipment for cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Inspects food and food preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.
  • Ensures that all safety procedures are followed.
  • Maintains food temperature and other required records.
  • Maintains equipment log.
  • Prepares monthly inventories.
  • Records usage of leftovers. Maintains daily usage logs.
  • Records number of meals served at each mealtime and keeps an account of the number of visitors/staff.
  • Ensures proper equipment use and maintenance.
  • Uses food service equipment including meat slicer, blender, food processor, mixer ovens, grill, knives and other items as necessary.
  • Cleans, sanitizes, and ensures equipment is maintained in good working order.
  • Notifies supervisor when repairs or replacements are needed.

Credentials:

Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of related experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registration Valid state driver’s license; CPR/First Aid certifications



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