FOOD SERVICE LEAD COOK

Full-time. $20.00 an hour. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance. Vacation and holidays. 401k retirement.

The purpose of this position is to insure that meals are prepared in a regular and consistent manner so that food quality standards are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and follows all policies & procedures
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance, presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty & ethics are essential
• Ensures that excellent standards of cleanliness & health regulations are maintained
• Maintains a positive attitude toward the position & the company and appreciates that promptness and attendance at work is a part of sustaining a professional relationship
• Provides leadership and is a role model to those that work under this position's control
• Takes an interest and initiative in the development of the Department's team
• Maintains pleasant and professional relationship with co-workers & assists as needed
• Remains positive about the team and facilitates an optimistic approach to resolution of issues
• Maintains productive, effective and professional relationships with all departments

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead Cook Duties

• Meet or exceed industry standards for the preparation, storage and serving of food.

• Prepare meals according to the recipe in a regular and consistent manner.

• Assign cleaning duties as needed.

• Ensure that all food preparation is completed for next shift.

• Accurately complete the daily, weekly & monthly cleaning lists.

• Assist with the training of kitchen personnel.

• Record production and waste on a regular and consistent basis.

• Adhere to USSRC policies and procedures.

• Assist with the accurate counting of inventory each week.

• Inventory Control Duties

• Assist Inventory Manager in inventory and purchasing of food products, organization of all coolers and unloading trucks. Will also be responsible for checking off of all products on purchase orders as well as on production sheets in kitchens. Will place items in the proper Buildings depending on party location.

• Responsible for creation of production sheets from catering contracts and making sure all production sheets are placed in the proper locations (production folder & kitchen wall)

• Responsible for special diets mail box and ensuring all items are purchased for each request as well as placing special diet menu on menu board.

• Will assist Executive Chef, Kitchen Manger, RMS Inventory Manger in duties as assigned

• Will complete purchase orders for items in the Kitchen as needed or directed.

Level of Supervision: Lead

Travel Required: No

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of High school or G.E.D. required plus two years of college. Additional certifications are proven assets

Experience: Two years' experience managing a full service or institutional kitchen. Must possess excellent verbal communication skills to interact effectively with guests and employees. Must have knowledge of food preparation, sanitation standards, and inventory control systems. Must be able to lead, direct, budget and schedule staff and resources

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Walking, climbing (stairs) to access other departments
• Standing for long periods of time (6-7 hours) instructing, training & supervising employees.
• Sitting for short periods of time (1-2 hours) at a desk operating a computer terminal.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing supplies & boxes up to 40 lbs. waist high.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching to store/retrieve supplies
• Sight, reading, wrist movements, feeling to operate food service equipment, computer terminal, develop schedules, review reports
• Talking, hearing to instruct employees and assist guests and trainees in person and over the telephone

Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Factors

Expected Hours of Work

DISCLAIMERS

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice