Lead Cook

1 month ago


Aurora, United States Colorado Early Colleges Full time
Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Aurora High School - Aurora, CO

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$32,414.40 Salary/year

Job Category
Other

Description

Position Purpose

The Lead Cook is responsible for the prep, batch cooking, and execution of meal service to all CEC locations in the assigned areas. Furthermore, this position acts as key kitchen team member, supporting all aspects of daily meal production and works with the Kitchen Manager to ensure that high-quality, locally sourced meal options are readily available to students and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Produces daily, batch cooked meals according to the established weekly food production schedule.
  • Coordinates with kitchen staff on needs, recipe flavor profiles, and portioning adjustments.
  • Works with department staff to develop new recipes with feature robust flavors and local ingredients.
  • Delegates cooking and food prep tasks as needed to ensure meal service deadlines, yields, and schedules are met consistently.
  • Cross trained in all areas of the kitchen.
  • Communicates baking needs to staff on a regular basis and incorporates fresh baked goods into meals.
  • Provides mentoring and support to other CEC kitchens by sharing experience, knowledge, and tips on cooking quality and scalability.
  • Coaches students on safe food handling techniques.
  • Supports the management of food inventory to ensure that all customers have access to meals and snacks.
  • Provides guidance to team members on grab-n-go and salad bar options.
  • Supports the Meal Coordinator by ensuring that portions, deadlines, and yields are met on time.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
  • All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background and references check
  • As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States
Qualifications

Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED Certificate
  • Three years of experience required by this job
  • ServeSafe Certificate

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