Lead Cook

Job Description
Establishes quality standards for planning, preparing, and food yield.
Ensures food preparation is in accordance with planned menus and in sufficient quantities.
Efficient and timely arrangement, servicing, and clean-up of meals.
Ensures food is properly stored and the proper temperature is maintained in hot and cold food items.
Ensures adaptive equipment necessary for food consumption is available.
Investigates and resolves food quality and service complaints.
Inspects equipment for cleanliness and functional operation.
Inspects food and food preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.
Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
Attends all required staff training opportunities.