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Head Cook

• 4.6 104 Education Drive, Schenectady, NY 12303 $17
• $19 an hour
• Part-time Apply with

Indeed TITLE:

Head Cook

SCHEDULE

Monday

• Friday, Afternoon/Evening hours: 1:00pm
• 6:30pm.

HOURLY WAGE

$17.00

• $19.

00, based on experience.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Head Cook ensures that Boys & Girls Club members receive nutritious, great-tasting, meals and snacks each day. This role is responsible for preparing food in ways that preserve nutritional value while upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. The Head Cook oversees purchasing all food and supplies, maintains records in compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and provides leadership in organizing, problem-solving, recordkeeping, and time management. In addition, this position includes supervising and training both kitchen staff.

KEY ROLES

(Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Maintain established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
• Plans and prepares foods in accordance with CACFP guidelines.
• Purchases food and supplies necessary to prepare the planned weekly menus.
• Maintains cost control, budget and inventory systems based on CAFCP procedures including records of food production, service and attendance.
• Assures the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment; identifies equipment needs for food preparation and service and assists in purchasing as needed.
• Train and supervise assistant cooks, other food preparation workers and kitchen staff.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies
• Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards.
• Ensure that food supplies are securely stored.
• Ensure that all cafeteria tables, kitchen, cooking related areas and equipment are clean and in good working order.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• High School diploma or GED
• Two-year experience cooking for and serving large groups of people
• Knowledge CACFP experience desirable.
• Knowledge of recipe development, general nutrition, and large quantity food preparation
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth and basic knowledge with technology.
• Ability to organize and supervise kitchen staff in a safe environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Must be responsible and reliable.
• This job involves standing for long periods as well as squatting and lifting. Lifting in excess of 45lbs will be required at times.
• It is also preferred that the Cook possess a current Food Handlers Certificate at the time of hiring.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status or non-job related characteristic.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.00

• $19.

00 per hour Ability to

Relocate:

Schenectady, NY 12303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person