Head Chef

Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of head cook. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.

Responsibilities for head cook

• Interpret and enforce state, safety guidelines and standards related to food handling and kitchen procedures

• Willingness to perform other duties as required

• Ensure that food service operations comply with the requirements of the camp safety plan submitted to the Jefferson County Department of Health

• Monitor and maintain required temperatures for refrigeration, dishwashing and food preparation

• Oversee the sanitation of the food preparation and storage facilities

• Ensure that staff follow handwashing procedures before each meal

• Ensure that staff assisting with food service use tongs, gloves or other hand barrier

• Supervise all kitchen personnel

• Schedule and delegate work assignments for food preparation, meal service and kitchen clean-up

• Supervise end of season clean-up and storage

Qualifications for head cook

• Familiarity with a computerized menu and ordering system preferred

• Must have knowledge of food and workplace safety practices

• Flexibility with schedule and work assignments

• Ability to work as a team member on a diverse workforce

• Estimated percentage of daily physical requirements and/or number of pounds that may need to be lifted on the job

• Lift and carry pots, pans and other utensils, weighing up to 30 lbs., up to 50 times per shift