Food Service Kitchen Lead

1 month ago

Lake Zurich, United States Whitsons Culinary Group Full time

SUMMARY: The Lead is responsible for maintaining systems and procedures for all aspects of the Food Nutrition /Dining Program for which he/she oversees. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines.Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking is required. Do not cook product for entire day service at once.Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logsPerform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot. Log results in temperature log.Follows assigned break schedules. Follow sanitation requirements according to state, federal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager.Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs. When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen.Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirementsAttend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager.Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all timesADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines.Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times. Clean as you go.Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day.Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete.Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily.Must adhere to all Whitsons policiesPerform additional duties as assigned.Education:Associates degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience. ORHigh School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years experience in school nutrition programs.Certifications:ServSafe Mandatory- Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.Computer Skills:Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.Other Qualifications, Experience:3 years' experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director required.Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required. Strong interest in school nutrition program development.Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in foodWorking knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple prioritiesMust be able to use "critical thinking" skills in order to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students and support staff.Must possess excellent time management and organizational skillsBilingual Spanish is highly desirable.Required Competencies:CommunicationEffectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance.Customer FocusAct in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external.InnovationCreate new ideas, processes or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change.Organization LeadershipApply strategic thinking, prioritization and decision-making to drive results.PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hearUse hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-district travel. Must be able to drive his/her own vehicle to other work sites.

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