Head Chef - Lodi, United States - LOEL Foundation

Description

TITLE:
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager


STATUS:
Full Time


GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

To be responsible for creating, planning and executing all food and beverage items for all In-House Dining, LOEL's Home Delivered packaged meals, and various Programs meals.

To supervise the preparation and cooking of all foods. To supervise all staff related to daily kitchen activities. To do related work as required.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Head Chef reports to the President/CEO of LOEL, and works with the Food Program Coordinator, and San Joaquin County dieticians to coordinate and maintain daily healthy, wholesome and nutritious meals.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Plans, supervises and reviews the work of chef's assistants, Home Delivered Food Program drivers, volunteers, or others engaged in food preparation and cooking activities.

LIST OF PERFORMED DUTIES:

• To develop, create and use existing cuisineappropriate menu items daily within a predetermined budget. Build a unique and diverse menu selection that is appealing to seniors.
• To estimate food needs in advance and to requisition kinds and amounts of food necessary to comply with menu requirements.
• To supervise the receipt, storage, care and distribution of food and supplies, kitchen related items, for the In-House Dining Program, LOEL Home Delivery Program, and other Program meals.
• To be responsible for the preparation of meals, adhering to approved standardized recipes and a predetermined time schedule.
• Shop regularly for incidental and common items needed for kitchen and the facility as a whole.
• To be responsible for maintaining the kitchen, storage rooms and related areas according to LOEL Company Standards, and health code regulations, in a clean condition and free from pests and rodents.
• To hire, instruct, train and supervise staff in the proper preparation, cooking, plating and delivery of food, as well as proper cleaning techniques and hygiene, and maintenance of the kitchen.
• To ensure that all aspects of the kitchen and related production of menu items follow LOEL Company standards and local regulations for quality, food safety and hygiene.
• To prepare the kitchen daily, turning on necessary equipment and appliances.
• To prepare and complete meals along with supporting staff as needed.
• To be responsible for the implementation and completion of all kitchen related paperwork.
• To maintain kitchen equipment and appliances, and schedule repairs and maintenance as needed.
• To maintain all functions of the kitchen in an organized and professional manner. To do all other duties as assigned.

Pay:
$ $30.00 per hour


Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 3 years (required)
• Cooking: 3 years (required)
• Kitchen management: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lodi, CA required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lodi, CA 95240: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person