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Colorado Early Colleges

Lead Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) is a public charter school network that offers a rigorous college preparatory education to students in Colorado. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, locally sourced meals to promote health and nutrition among students and staff across its campuses. CEC stands out as an innovative educational institution focused on fostering student success through comprehensive learning experiences, which include quality meal programs administered by dedicated culinary professionals. Emphasizing fresh ingredients and sustainable sourcing, CEC ensures that its meal offerings contribute positively to the well-being of its community.\n\nThe Lead Cook role at Colorado Early Colleges is pivotal in... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Three years of experience required by this job
  • Servesafe certificate
  • Successful background and references check
  • Verification of legal right to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Three years of experience required by this job
  • Servesafe certificate

Job Duties

  • Produces daily, batch cooked meals according to the established weekly food production schedule
  • Coordinates with kitchen staff on needs, recipe flavor profiles, and portioning adjustments
  • Works with department staff to develop new recipes with feature robust flavors and local ingredients
  • Delegates cooking and food prep tasks as needed to ensure meal service deadlines, yields, and schedules are met consistently
  • Cross trained in all areas of the kitchen
  • Communicates baking needs to staff on a regular basis and incorporates fresh baked goods into meals
  • Provides mentoring and support to other CEC kitchens by sharing experience, knowledge, and tips on cooking quality and scalability
  • Coaches students on safe food handling techniques
  • Supports the management of food inventory to ensure that all customers have access to meals and snacks
  • Provides guidance to team members on grab-n-go and salad bar options
  • Supports the Meal Coordinator by ensuring that portions, deadlines, and yields are met on time
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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