Head Cook

*TITLE: HEAD COOK*Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.*Under direct supervision, coordinates activities of workers engaged in preparing,**cooking, and serving food in a nutrition program for the elderly.**Examples:** *Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of daily meals, according to the menu schedule.** *Supervises other staff and volunteers engaged in food preparation.** *Assures that meals are served in such a manner as to insure their proper temperature, quantity, appearance, flavor, and quality.** *Ensures proper sanitation and safety procedures are followed and work areas are** *kept clean.** *Maintains required records.** *Estimates daily or weekly food supplies and assists with ordering same.** *Checks all incoming raw foods and supplies to ensure their suitability, quantity, and freshness.** *Provides training and attends staff meetings.** *Performs other duties as assigned.**Knowledge and skills:** *Knowledge of: preparation methods for maximizing nutritional values; and purchasing** *principles, portion-control, and work simplification.** *Good communication skills.** *Ability to work independently within established guidelines and procedures.**Education and experience:** *High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED). ** *Desired experience of at least one year in the preparation of meals for groups over 25 in number.**Special requirements:** *Must be able to lift or otherwise move 50 pound objects; and meet local health requirements for food handlers. xaygatp ** *Appropriate food manager certification desired.*Job Type: Part-timePay: $10.50 per hourBenefits:* Paid time offShift availability:* Day Shift (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Laverne, OK 73848 (Required)Work Location: In person