Lead Cook

Job Description

Job Description

GERALD R. FORD JOB CORPS CENTER

LEAD COOK

Position Title : Lead Cook

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Location : Shreveport Job Corps Center

Department : Food Services

Reports To : Food Services Supervisor

The Lead Cook position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.

Summary of Duties : The Lead Cook position is responsible for coordinating meal preparation, supervising kitchen and cafeteria activities, and keeping a clean and safe environment.

Description of Duties :

• Provides guidance and support to staff-members assigned to the department.
• Responsible for the management of food services daily operations.
• Manages daily staff assignments.
• Provides documented training to staff.
• Helps create nutritional menus.
• Prepares food in accordance with planned menu.
• Prepares food in large quantities.
• Ensures the proper storage of usable and non-usable leftovers.
• Stores food properly.
• Ensures the maintenance of proper temperature in both hot and cold food items. Ensures compliance with DOL, other federal, state, and local agencies, Corporate and Center standards and expectations.
• Maintain at least 98% on health inspections.
• Maintains acceptable standards of personal and area cleanliness when handling and preparing meals.
• Keeps assigned work area well organized and clean.
• Cleans, mops, and empties waste when assigned or as needed.
• Handles food in a sanitary manner, including receipt, preparation, and storage.
• Promotes a safe and secure environment.
• Develops written standard operating procedures defining the use of acceptable dietary programs.
• Inspects equipment for cleanliness and functional operation.
• Inspects food and food preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed.
• Maintains food temperature and other required records.
• Maintains equipment log.
• Prepares monthly inventories.
• Records usage of leftovers. Maintains daily usage logs.
• Records number of meals served at each mealtime and keeps an account of the number of visitors / staff.
• Ensures proper equipment use and maintenance.
• Uses food service equipment including meat slicer, blender, food processor, mixer ovens, grill, knives and other items as necessary.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and ensures equipment is maintained in good working order.
• Notifies supervisor when repairs or replacements are needed.

Credentials :

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of related experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registration

Valid state driver’s license; CPR / First Aid certifications,

Gerald R. Ford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.