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
vacation days
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The Diocese of Dallas - Pastoral Center is a respected institution committed to providing quality services and support to its community through various programs and facilities. Among these is the Retreat Center, which plays a vital role in hosting events, retreats, and gatherings that require excellent food services to enhance the overall guest experience. The organization values dedication, service-oriented attitudes, and leadership qualities in its team members to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service delivery across all departments. It maintains a collaborative and supportive working environment, focusing on community building and serving all guests and staff with care and respect.Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Extensive professional kitchen experience
  • Food handler certificate or equivalent
  • Health and safety training credentials
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Ability to work weekends and weekdays as necessary
  • Ability to lift up to 40lbs
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong discipline and dedication
  • Attention to detail
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen tools and equipment when assigned
  • Ability to manage kitchen materials effectively

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 ordering food from food distributors
  • Possess safety food knowledge with at least a food handler certificate
  • Must be creative with menu development skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Ability to conduct quality control analysis
  • Food preparation skills
  • Understand ingredients and flavor profiles
  • Computer skills
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

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 weekly with Guest Services
  • Ensure the highest level of quality product and service
  • Translate generalized menu into ingredient list for ordering from food service providers
  • Assist Food Services Manager with scheduling kitchen staff and approving paid time off and vacations
  • Maintain sanitation procedures and work area organization to ensure safe and hygienic kitchen
  • Manage food storage, receiving, rotating and stocking of products
  • Ensure cooking areas are clean and properly cared for
  • Perform bi-annual inventories of the kitchen
  • Prepare food cost sheets after every event for Food Services Manager
  • Serve as point of contact for kitchen maintenance and equipment repairs, reporting and emergency contacting providers
  • Keep daily temperature logs
  • Report issues and concerns to appropriate staff
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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