What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at stayton?
We are seeking a Lead Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Lead Cook, you will play an important role in all phases of food preparation that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
What you'll do:
- Supervises line cooks
- Meal preparation
- Examines all plates to be served to ensure they meet the quality standards established by the executive Chef.
- Lead Cook is expected to review and inspect the cleaning done by culinary crew
- Provide training and coaching other cooks
- Oversee food handling and preparation throughout a kitchen.
- Monitor and evaluate staff and coordinate break schedules.
- Stock and maintain all food stations, ensuring hygienic workspaces.
What you’ll bring:
- Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Minimum 1 year prior related experience required.
- Requires knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals.
- Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
- Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
- Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
