Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $57,000.00 - $62,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
meal discounts
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
The Diocese of Dallas - Pastoral Center is a significant institution dedicated to serving the spiritual and community needs of its constituents in the Dallas area. Known for its commitment to faith-based community services, the Diocese operates several centers, including retreat facilities that cater to groups for spiritual growth, education, and fellowship. Among these is a Retreat Center where guests and community members come together for various programs, events, and meals, requiring a highly skilled and dedicated food services team to ensure quality hospitality and culinary excellence.
The Diocese is currently seeking a Lead Cook to join th... Show More
The Diocese is currently seeking a Lead Cook to join th... Show More
Job Requirements
- Extensive experience working in professional kitchens
- Credentials in health and safety training
- Experience in food service preparation for large groups including catering
- Experience in ordering food from food distributors
- Possess safety food knowledge and hold at least a food handler certificate
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Willingness to work mostly on weekends and some weekdays
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs
- Ability to conduct quality control analysis
- Leadership and management skills
- Must pay attention to detail
- Must have food preparation skills
- Must understand ingredients and flavor
Job Qualifications
- Extensive experience working in professional kitchens
- Credentials in health and safety training
- Experience in food service preparation for large groups including catering
- Experience in ordering food from food distributors
- Possess safety food knowledge and hold at least a food handler certificate
- Service-oriented attitude
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Creativity in menu creation and dish design
- Ability to work under pressure
- Food preparation skills
- Understanding of ingredients and flavor
- Attention to detail
- Discipline and dedication
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Computer skills
Job Duties
- Prepare food in an attractive, palatable, efficient and cost-effective manner for all functions including catering
- Plan menus, apportion ingredients, use food surpluses and store food in a safe and sanitary manner with weekly coordination with Guest Services
- Ensure the highest level of quality product and service
- Translate generalized menu into an ingredient list to order from food service providers
- Assist Food Services Manager with scheduling kitchen staff, including regular and temporary workers, and approve PTO and vacation for regular staff
- Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work areas ensuring the kitchen is a safe and hygienic place to work
- Maintain food storage, receiving, rotating, and stocking of products
- Ensure cooking areas are clean and properly maintained
- Perform bi-annual inventories of the kitchen in January and July
- Prepare food cost sheets after each event and submit to Food Services Manager
- Serve as point of contact for maintenance and repairs in the kitchen and its equipment and report to Administration, contacting providers directly in emergencies
- Keep daily logs of kitchen temperatures
- Report any issues or concerns to appropriate staff personnel
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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