Cook Manager/Lead Jobs

Manage the overall Senior Center Kitchen, supervises kitchen staff and kitchen activities to support the Senior Center Food Service Program.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Manage and supervise kitchen staff, involved in kitchen staff training and evaluation.
Supervise in cleaning and inspecting of equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas in order to ensue cleanliness and functional operations to include food storage and dining areas.
Inspect kitchen operations to ensure that State and Federal standards are maintained.
Verify accuracy of all bills and purchase orders.
Monitor food preparations methods, portion size and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that the food uis prepared and presented in acceptable manner.
Work with Dietician to develop and implement cycle menus for kitchen.
Ensure Cooks are cooking according to menu cycle and preparing special diets and diets with nutritional restrictions correctly.
Order food, beverages, equipment and supplies; verify product quality and quantity.
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
Helps to ensure continued compliance with all federal and state, and local regulations.
Perform other tasks as necessary and appropriate when assigned.

Knowledge of Program, Department and Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge of proper sanitation practices and personal hygiene regulations.
Knowledge of the principles of records management, fund accounting, and budget
Skill in managing a food budget.
Skill in customer service.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with all client, staff, and community encounters
Ability to keep proper inventory of food, supplies, and storage.
Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills.

High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years education and related work experience.
Two years of supervisory experience;
Two year of work experience in food service management or related field;
State of Alaska Food Worker card and Food Protection Manager certificate from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation;
CPR and First Aid Certificates within 90 days of hire;
Valid Alaska driver’s license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria;
Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis and annually thereafter;
Applicant must pass a criminal history background check conducted by CARCO Check to Hire (Health Dept. only)

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.