Lead Cook

Guadalupe Centers•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cook is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the preparation and service of meals, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

Requirements

High school, GED, or equivalent required
A KCMO Food Handler's permit is required and must be attained within 30 days
3-5 years of experience in a commercial kitchen or a school kitchen
Valid driver's license and ability to deliver or pick up the food-related product
Ability to pass a background and drug screening.
Ability to work in a non-judgmental way with a diverse range of people, maintaining a respectful and inclusive culture.
Ability to lift, pull, or haul up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to perform work in extreme weather conditions, like cold environments, including freezer and refrigerator
Ability to work with various pieces of kitchen equipment (i.e., steamer, oven, stove, griddle, and steam table )

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Google Suite and relevant software
Culinary Arts Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Checks inventory ahead of time to ensure that all necessary food items are in inventory before the start of production.
Responsible for documenting all food component substitutions on the required records when necessary.
Follows Master Kitchen Production Records to ensure that all program participants (students/older adults) receive correctly portioned meals.
Prepares meals in compliance with DHSS, MARC, & KDADS Nutritional guidelines.
Maintains established sanitation and storage standards, safety, and food preparation standards set by the local health department; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
Assists with monitoring food supplies and managing inventory to minimize waste.
Properly uses kitchen equipment and notifies the VP of Food & Nutritional Services or designee when maintenance is required.
Ensures that food and supply orders are properly received and stored according to food safety standards; reports shortages to theVP of Food & Nutritional Services or designee.
Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen(s)and walk-in storage areas to maintain safety standards.
Assists with serving food items to older adults during meal times as needed.
Deliver food-related items to other locations as needed.
Attend and complete required job-related training classes, meetings, and workshops.
Other duties as assigned.