Head Cook

The Head Line Cook will be responsible for overseeing routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes. Working as a leader of the professional team maintaining quick, diligent and fast-paced work within a busy environment as a part of a professional team.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in following the prep list created by the Estate Chef.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cut and portion meat, fish and poultry.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
• Properly measure and assemble ingredients.
• Minimize waste of products.
• Accept or reject ingredients based on quality and...

Head Start Cook shops for, prepares, and delivers healthy meals and snacks to classrooms each day while practicing safe food handling per USDA and Head Start standards.

1. Purchase necessary supplies and food and complete related paperwork as determined in consultation with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Specialist, and the Site Supervisor.
2. Receive orders from vendors, ensuring that proper items have been delivered.
3. Prepare meals in accordance with MRDC procedures based on Head Start Performance Standards and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
4. Keep foods at the correct temperatures so that all prescribed safety procedures are maintained.
5. Ensure that all children with food allergies or other dietary needs receive the proper food daily.
6. Help develop and then follow standardized recipes using portion control methods, including the weighing/measuring of meal components.
7. Assemble meal...

The Head Start Assistant Cook assists the Cook in shopping for, preparing, and delivering healthy meals and snacks to classrooms each day while practicing safe food handling per USDA and Head Start standards.

Typical Duties

1. Assist the cook in purchasing necessary supplies and food and completing related paperwork as determined in consultation with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Specialist, and the Site Supervisor.
2. Assist the cook in receiving orders from vendors, ensuring that proper items have been delivered.
3. Assist the cook in preparing meals in accordance with MRDC procedures based on Head Start Performance Standards and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
4. Keep foods at the correct temperatures so that all prescribed safety procedures are maintained.
5. Assist the cook in ensuring that all children with food allergies or other dietary needs receive the proper food daily.
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Head Start Cook shops for, prepares, and delivers healthy meals and snacks to classrooms each day while practicing safe food handling per USDA and Head Start standards.

1. Purchase necessary supplies and food and complete related paperwork as determined in consultation with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Specialist, and the Site Supervisor.
2. Receive orders from vendors, ensuring that proper items have been delivered.
3. Prepare meals in accordance with MRDC procedures based on Head Start Performance Standards and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
4. Keep foods at the correct temperatures so that all prescribed safety procedures are maintained.
5. Ensure that all children with food allergies or other dietary needs receive the proper food daily.
6. Help develop and then follow standardized recipes using portion control methods, including the weighing/measuring of meal components.
7. Assemble meal...

The Head Cook manages the kitchen operations, leads, and train the kitchen staff to meet the California Health Department and San Diego County Food Safety guidelines. Head Cook will prepare meals as outlined by the pre-approved menu while ensuring correct portion control and nutritional guidelines. Head Cook serves a variety of food cuisine including entrees, baked goods, salads, vegetables, and meats. Head Cook assists in distribution of meals to satellites as needed, sets up food counters with prepared foods and serves to customers. Leads kitchen operations to include adequate food storage, kitchen cleanup, food ordering, checking deliveries, and accurate inventory of food and supplies. Complete daily reports and paperwork.

1. Prepare menus in compliance with the Dietary Guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the California Department of Aging (CDA).
2. Has knowledge and ability to plan meals in accordance to guidance set by CDA,...