What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook position at Gulf Coast JFCS?
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Lead Cook is a non- exempt position responsible for the preparation of meals for the Unaccompanied Children Program in accordance with health and dietary requirements.
- Responsible for providing task supervision to the kitchen staff.
- The lead cook will plan the Shelter menu on a weekly basis in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- The Lead Cook will ensure food is ordered and delivered twice a week or more if needed.
- The Lead Cook will ensure schedule coverage in the kitchen for all meals on a weekly basis.
- The Lead Cook will be aware of documentation procedures and trainings for himself and the kitchen staff.
- Meal planning and ordering of food in accordance with health, dietary and cultural requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring food pantry is fully supplied for all meals.
- Ensure menus are posted and followed and prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner as needed.
- Prepare meals according to modified diets and controlled portion sizes.
- Responsible for serving clients meals in accordance with their diets in a neat and attractive manner.
- Operate equipment such as stove, grill, conventional oven, microwave, food processor and meat slicer in a safe manner.
- Arrange food in steam table on time, and in a neat and attractive manner.
- Serve clients breakfast, lunch or dinner as assigned.
- Record all menu changes only with the approval of the Program Director.
- Wash pots and pans, clean counters, sinks, stove, refrigerator, freezer and equipment as assigned.
- Must ensure concise and timely completion of all paperwork.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- $18.56 per hour, plus $.50 per hour for working during 2nd shift hours and $1.00 per hour for working weekend hours.
- 15 PTO Days per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Healthcare Concierge
- Financial Wellness Program
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and specified disease insurance
- Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, legal, and identity theft programs
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU NEED:
- High diploma or equivalent. One (1) year cooking experience in a health care setting, preferred, and two (2) years experience working with children, highly desired.
- Food Manager certification and CPR/First Aid, preferred.
- Must have experience planning and cooking meals for up to 50 people.
- Have the ability to prepare and cook Creole and Spanish meals.
- Must participate in at least five (5) hours of continuing education/training annually.
- Bilingual communication skills: English/Creole/Spanish, preferred.
- Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 dose), Influenza (1 dose yearly), Tdap (1 dose). Must be COVID vaccinated.
WHO WE ARE:
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.
GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelors and Masters level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.
Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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