Lead Cook (7225)

Salvation Army USA

  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner; assigns, instructs and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants. Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJackson, MS

    Description

    Scheduled/Hours: 40 hours per week

    This position is responsible for

    Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner; assigns, instructs and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

    Key Responsibilities

    Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.

    • Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
    • Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.
    • Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants; ensures meals are prepared as planned.

    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

    • Ability to meet attendance requirements
    • Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
    • Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
    • Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
    • Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens and/or cold freezers.

    Employee Benefits

    • Health
    • Aflac Policies
    • PTO
    • Holiday Pay
    • 403B Plan

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