Lead Cook, Non-Exempt

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $57,000.00 - $62,000.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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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

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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