Head Cook

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• Under direct supervision, coordinates activities of workers engaged in preparing,
• cooking, and serving food in a nutrition program for the elderly. This position typically works 7 hours per day, Monday - Thursday.
• Examples :
• Prepares and / or oversees the preparation of daily meals, according to the menu schedule.
• Supervises other staff and volunteers engaged in food preparation.
• Assures that meals are served in such a manner as to insure their proper temperature, quantity, appearance, flavor, and quality.
• Ensures proper sanitation and safety procedures are followed and work areas are
• kept clean.
• Maintains required records.
• Estimates daily or weekly food supplies and assists with ordering same.
• Checks all incoming raw foods and supplies to ensure their suitability, quantity, and freshness.
• Provides training and attends staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge and skills :
• Knowledge of : preparation methods for maximizing nutritional values; and purchasing
• principles, portion-control, and work simplification.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and procedures.
• Education and experience :
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Desired experience of at least one year in the preparation of meals for groups over 25 in number.
• Special requirements :
• Must be able to lift or otherwise move 50 pound objects; and meet local health requirements for food handlers.
• Appropriate food manager certification desired.

Job Type : Part-time

Pay : $10.50 per hour

Expected hours : 28 per week

Benefits :

• Paid time off

Shift availability :

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

• Laverne, OK 73848 (Required)

Work Location : In person