Kitchen Lead

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Leads Kitchen Helpers and volunteers, oversees food preparation and cooking, maintains kitchen inventory, and ensures compliance with safety and cleanliness standards. Acts as a point person for the facility to oversee the daily functions of congregate meal service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of related experience in the food service industry.

Must obtain a current Food Handlers Permit prior to the start of employment. Must be able to receive ServSafe certificate after 90 days of hire.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains Kitchen Helpers and volunteers on preparation work and food plating techniques.
• Oversees the daily work tasks of Kitchen Helpers and volunteers.
• Maintains all required Health Department certificates and licenses.
• Coordinates food orders with center staff.
• Manages food preparation, cooking, proper food temperatures, and food presentation. Follows portion size guidelines and menu for service.
• Prepare orders for food supplies and kitchen equipment.
• Stores food products in compliance with safety practices.
• Completes and updates daily, weekly and monthly data forms.
• Keeps the kitchen and equipment clean and presentable and ensure all cleaning schedules are followed as directed.
• Maintains the highest level of safety and cleanliness in the front and back kitchen areas at all times.
• Consistently follow all food safety procedures including, but not limited to, temperature logs, equipment cleaning, storage guidelines, glove use, hand washing, etc.
• Provide good customer service to participants.
• Respond to participant complaints in a timely manner, using good judgement.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.

• Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
• Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
• Are not considered merit employees.
• Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.

Additional Information

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, and be on feet for 3-5 hours at a time. Kitchens may be warm due to cooking. May be required to use a step ladder.