Culinary Lead

# Culinary LeadWest Plains Sr Citizens Ctr. - West Plains, MO 65775## OverviewSalary Range$18.00 - $18.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## DescriptionThe Culinary Lead oversees the planning, preparing, and serving of meals. The Culinary Lead supervises all food service assistants, both paid and volunteer, and cross-trains employees in all kitchen positions. The Culinary Lead will collaborate with the kitchen staff and Center Lead to create a positive work environment that supports the organization’s mission, vision and values. This is a safety sensitive position. **PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. SENIORAGE COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988.**## Qualifications**EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*** GED or High School diploma required.* Two years experience cooking in a restaurant, school or large group.* Food Service Supervisory experience preferred.* Work experience may be substituted for education.* Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.* Food handlers certificate required; must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.* ServSafe certificate required in applicable counties; must be obtained within the first year of employment.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Excellent people skills and professionalism.* Skill in completing multiple tasks at once.* Ability to use good judgment and decision-making skills.* Ability to pay close attention to detail.* Ability to follow and verbal and written instruction.* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with frequent interruptions.* Demonstrated understanding of safe technique skills for food preparation.* Demonstrated understanding of proper procedure for kitchen operation, sanitation procedures and cleaning equipment.* Ability to calibrate a thermometer.* Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.* Ability to understand basic math.* Proven ability to supervise others.* Willingness to learn required computer skills to support operations and reporting.Normal working conditions in a kitchen/dining environment, may be exposed to hazardous conditions such as possible slippery floors, extreme temperatures, hot and cold products, and sharp objects.**PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. SENIORAGE COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988.****PHYSICAL CONTEXT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT****Physical Requirements/Percentage of Work Time Spent on Activity:****75-100%:*** **Seeing:** Must be able to see well enough to read recipes, directions and use computer.* **Hearing:** Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with customers, vendors and employees.* **Standing/Walking:** Must be able to move about department.* **Grasping/Feeling:** Must be able to type and use equipment and electronic devices.* **Motor Coordination**: Must be able to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance and have the ability to maintain focus.**50-74%*** **Lifting/Pulling/Pushing**: Must be able to lift food items/products/boxes.* **Travel**: Must be able to travel to various location as needed.* **Drive**: Must be able to drive to various location as needed.**25-49%*** **Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:** Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up items from the floor.**0-24%*** **Sitting:** Must be able to sit for long periods of time. #J-18808-Ljbffr