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Northlands Job Corps is seeking an experienced Senior Cook to prepare
meals for students and staff and support the daily operation of the
centers food-service program. This position assists with menu planning,
determines appropriate food quantities, maintains inventory and
production records, and helps ensure that meals are prepared and served
safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
The Senior Cook also provides direction and hands-on guidance to
culinary arts and work-based learning students assigned to the kitchen
and serving lines.
### Essential Duties {#essential-duties section-id="f7qkle" data-start="580" end="600"}
- Prepare appropriate quantities of food based on established menus
and the number of students and employees being served.
- Follow all local, state, and federal food-safety regulations and
proper food-handling procedures.
- Coordinate the preparation and timely setup of food on serving
lines.
- Assist with serving meals and direct students assigned to
serving-line duties.
- Complete daily production sheets, food pull sheets, and
inventory-control records.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of food and supplies and request
additional items as needed.
- Record and monitor required food temperatures in accordance with
HACCP procedures.
- Ensure leftover food is properly covered, labeled, stored, or
disposed of.
- Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, storage, and
food-preparation areas.
- Identify and report unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
- Supervise and assist culinary arts and work-based learning students
with safe food preparation, service, sanitation, and storage
practices.
- Help maintain an organized, respectful, and productive kitchen
environment.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee
may perform other related duties as needed to support the ongoing needs
of the organization.
### Skills and Competencies {#skills-and-competencies section-id="1ydoz2w" data-start="1844" end="1871"}
- Knowledge of food-preparation, storage, safety, and sanitation
requirements.
- Knowledge of methods for preparing, cooking, and serving food in a
cafeteria or institutional setting.
- Ability to plan and coordinate the timing and sequence of
food-preparation tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in
a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
with students and staff.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar
computer applications.
### Education and Experience {#education-and-experience section-id="a59d3t" data-start="2531" end="2559"}
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of related experience in a cafeteria,
institutional kitchen, or food-service setting.
### Additional Requirements {#additional-requirements section-id="13gjqpf" data-start="2699" end="2726"}
- Current ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain
certification.
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and
weekends.
### Physical and Work Environment Requirements\< {#physical-and-work-environment-requirements section-id="1jwmnds" data-start="2940" end="2986"}
