Lead Cook
The Plaza Assisted Living, Kaneohe, HI, United States
We are looking for a Lead Cook & Cook at The Plaza at Kaneohe.
Full Time
Starting salary $19 - $20 per hour
Job Purpose
The Lead Cook is responsible for assisting the Food Service Director in the management and direct supervision of the food service personnel to ensure efficient operations.
Essential Functions
Oversees proper food handling, labeling, and preparation throughout the kitchen.
Assists the Food Service Director with inventory control, ordering, and routine maintenance of kitchen supplies and equipment as needed.
Stocks and maintains all food stations, ensuring hygienic workspaces and storage areas.
Ensures food is tastefully prepared, attractive and nutritionally balanced in accordance with the current recommended dietary allowances per state regulations.
Prepares and serves meals within established menus in accordance with Hawaii Administrative Rules, Department of Health, Title 11, Chapter 12, and Food Establishment Sanitation.
Prepares and serves modified diets as prescribed by a health practitioner, using dietician-approved menus as established by The Plaza policies.
Prepares nutritious snacks between meals as appropriate per community.
Makes authorized substitutions and documents them appropriately.
Works collaboratively with other departments, attends community meetings, trainings, and in-services as assigned.
Familiar with disaster and fire plans as specified in the policies and procedures manual and assists with building emergencies as instructed.
Adheres to all employment requirements established in the Team Member Handbook, the Operating Policies, and the Procedural Manuals.
Maintains food safety standards in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
Performs other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assist in recruiting, selecting and training kitchen/dietary and other departmental staff.
Schedule department working hours, personnel, and work assignments to maintain quality service, sanitation and provide or schedule relief on the floor as needed (e.g., staff call outs).
Monitor and evaluate staff and coordinate break schedules.
Mentor and provide coaching and training to kitchen staff as needed.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Tuberculosis clearance, according to the State of Hawaii Department of Health regulations.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Food Handling Certification.
One (1) year of professional culinary experience or training as a cook at The Plaza.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree.
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Full Time
Starting salary $19 - $20 per hour
Job Purpose
The Lead Cook is responsible for assisting the Food Service Director in the management and direct supervision of the food service personnel to ensure efficient operations.
Essential Functions
Oversees proper food handling, labeling, and preparation throughout the kitchen.
Assists the Food Service Director with inventory control, ordering, and routine maintenance of kitchen supplies and equipment as needed.
Stocks and maintains all food stations, ensuring hygienic workspaces and storage areas.
Ensures food is tastefully prepared, attractive and nutritionally balanced in accordance with the current recommended dietary allowances per state regulations.
Prepares and serves meals within established menus in accordance with Hawaii Administrative Rules, Department of Health, Title 11, Chapter 12, and Food Establishment Sanitation.
Prepares and serves modified diets as prescribed by a health practitioner, using dietician-approved menus as established by The Plaza policies.
Prepares nutritious snacks between meals as appropriate per community.
Makes authorized substitutions and documents them appropriately.
Works collaboratively with other departments, attends community meetings, trainings, and in-services as assigned.
Familiar with disaster and fire plans as specified in the policies and procedures manual and assists with building emergencies as instructed.
Adheres to all employment requirements established in the Team Member Handbook, the Operating Policies, and the Procedural Manuals.
Maintains food safety standards in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
Performs other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assist in recruiting, selecting and training kitchen/dietary and other departmental staff.
Schedule department working hours, personnel, and work assignments to maintain quality service, sanitation and provide or schedule relief on the floor as needed (e.g., staff call outs).
Monitor and evaluate staff and coordinate break schedules.
Mentor and provide coaching and training to kitchen staff as needed.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Tuberculosis clearance, according to the State of Hawaii Department of Health regulations.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Food Handling Certification.
One (1) year of professional culinary experience or training as a cook at The Plaza.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree.
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