Lead Cook at Gerald R. Ford Job Corps

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGERALD R. FORD JOB CORPS CENTERLEAD COOKPosition Title: Lead CookFLSA: Non-Exempt Department: Food ServicesReports To: Food Services SupervisorThe 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 ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of related experience.Certifications, Licenses, RegistrationValid state driver’s license; CPR/First Aid certifications, Gerald R. Ford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.