GENUINE FOODS

Cook Lead - K12 (5334)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.50 - $23.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

Genuine Foods is a social enterprise committed to creating nourishing food environments in schools and workplaces. They specialize in delivering great-tasting, wholesome meals made from genuine ingredients, aiming to enhance health, productivity, and happiness through fresh and scratch-made food. The company focuses not only on providing food service management but also on building community and making a positive impact on lives through their service and enrichment programs. Their approach combines quality culinary experiences with meaningful engagement, making them a unique organization in the food service industry. Genuine Foods operates primarily within educational institutions, providing meals that meet nutritional standards while... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in food preparation or food service
  • ability to lead and manage a team
  • understanding of food safety practices
  • strong organizational skills
  • ability to work Monday through Friday
  • excellent customer service orientation
  • capability to maintain accurate records and manage inventory
  • physical ability to perform job duties including lifting and standing for extended periods

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • experience in food preparation or food service
  • leadership experience preferred
  • knowledge of food safety regulations and standards
  • ability to manage a team effectively
  • strong customer service skills
  • effective communication skills
  • basic inventory and ordering experience

Job Duties

  • Leads the daily preparation and service for breakfast, snack, and/or lunch
  • executing meals in accordance with the daily menu and recipe standards
  • on-time service in accordance with the minute-by-minute school schedule for the location
  • manages food service associates as direct reports and ensures they are following procedures, clocking in on time and providing excellent customer service
  • completes accurate National School Lunch-compliant production records that track what was served for each meal and document daily meal components, presentation, etc.
  • accountable for their school’s financial performance, e.g., effective inventory management, food waste management etc.
  • receives deliveries and diligently checks all deliveries of products for quality and accuracy before signing to accept, alerts appropriate parties of any discrepancies
  • ensures all food safety practices are being followed including proper rotation, food waste, and inventory management protocols
  • takes daily physical inventory and place orders accordingly
  • maintains standards as outlined by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for a food safe environment and reports immediately any issues such as equipment or facilitates related
  • serves as the face of Genuine Foods, warmly and respectfully greets and interacts with students, teachers and parents, encourages students to try new foods
  • reports to the field manager and culinary and operations directors and performs other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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