Head Cook
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Job Location:
Ellwood, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
To direct and supervise the total kitchen operation including food preparation and service according to the daily menu for summer camp conferences and retreats.
Responsibilities
- Train and supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient and safe food preparation and service.
- Estimate needs order receive and store food supplies for summer camp conferences and retreats.
- Maintain accurate food inventory including dry goods frozen items and cooler storage to ensure efficient ordering and minimize waste.
- Cook trim portion carve bake etc. Portion meats vegetables salads breads desserts etc
- Adhere special dietary restrictions.
- Prepare soups and gravies and other menu items.
- Supervise kitchen staff cooking cleanliness and scheduling of personnel engaged in food preparation.
- Proactively communicate essential information to Retreat Director Camp Directors and other staff to ensure seamless food service for conferences retreats and summer camp.
- Coordinate and participate with the assistant cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in food preparation.
- Record quantities types and preparation methods of food served.
- Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the dry food storage room walk-in freezers refrigerators and pantry areas.
- Communicate with staff guests and vendors in a professional and courteous manner.
- During Summer Camp arrange with Camp Directors for snacks special events and cleanliness.
- Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania Health Codes and other relevant regulations.
- Assist with menu planning and food ordering.
- Direct all deliveries of food and supplies for the kitchen.
- Bring all problems to the attention of the Retreat Director first.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to participate fully in the total camp program including conferences and retreats.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Ability to communicate and work with groups.
- Ability to communicate and train staff in safety regulations and emergency procedures.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
- Cognitive ability to understand and interpret Health Code Standards.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing of work pace shifting seamlessly from summer camp to retreat settings.
Conferences and Retreats Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Retreat Director to plan and execute customized menus for conferences and retreats.
- Prepare and present crafted high-quality food paired with outstanding customer service that showcases a genuine passion for hospitality.
- Ensure timely and efficient food service for conferences and retreats.
- Maintain flexibility to accommodate changing conference and retreat schedules.
- Adapt to groups unique needs and preferences to provide personalized service.
- Ensure attractive and appealing food presentation and overall visual display to enhance the dining experience.
- Go above and beyond to ensure customer delight and satisfaction.
- Accommodate dietary restrictions to the best of our ability.
- Act as a food runner transporting food from warmers to the serving line in a timely and efficient manner
- Assist with serving food to guests when required ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction
Staff Responsibilities:
- Clean living area daily.
- Be a team player.
- Willing to cooperate with all members of the staff regardless of their position.
- Committed to the growth of campers and guests spiritually physically educationally emotionally and socially.
- Maintain a high level of interaction with campers guests and staff.
- Be a constructive member of the staff contributing in every way possible to the health harmony and happiness of the Camp Allegheny family.
- Pray that each camper and guest will come to know Christ as Savior the Lord of Life and to live in accord with the desires of the Holy Spirit.
- Voice criticisms to the Retreat Director first.
- Be in accord with camp aims and policies always being loyal to camp.
- Evaluate current season and make suggestions for following season.
- Assist where needed for the benefit of the campers guests and the smooth operation of camp.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- All three PA Clearances required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance Request for Criminal Record and Fingerprint based federal criminal history.
- PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Armys KeepSAfe training required.
- Ability to work well with others including staff guests and vendors.
- Neat and clean appearance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or Certified GED
- Experience as a cook preferably in a large-scale food service operation.
- Training and experience in cooking for large groups
- Knowledge of standards of food preparation serving and kitchen procedures
- Must have a valid ServeSafe qualification
- Knowledge of health and fire codes a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to bend stoop twist and lift up to 50 lbs as needed
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Industry
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
