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Genuine Foods

Lead Cook / Cook Supervisor

Genuine Foods, Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States, 28604

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Overview

Lead Cook / Cook Supervisor position located in a higher education school setting. Responsible for executing the daily/weekly menu to company recipe specifications and the day to day operations of the commissary. Main responsibilities include preparing meals following Genuine recipes, leading a team of cooks, managing daily prep and ensuring all food safety & sanitation standards are met. Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $22.00/hr About Genuine Foods

At Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate. Essential Responsibilities

Execute and help craft seasonal and exciting menus with the culinary team for our clients while being mindful of client preferences, tastes and nutrition. Collaborate with the Chef and Food Service Director to ensure menus meet labor, food cost and efficiency standards. Ensure all items are cooked correctly based on recipe and standards. Complies for food safety and sanitation requirements. Assist in supervising the team of cooks, overseeing all aspects of daily food preparation & serving including culinary and operational excellence, staff/skills training, daily troubleshooting, recipe adherence, and site cleanliness and organization. Continuously improve and propel forward culinary aspects of operations from sourcing and receiving, to menu/recipe development and feedback. Qualifications & Requirements

Experience in kitchen supervision or lead cook roles in a food service setting. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards and proper handling of food. Ability to lead a team, manage prep schedules, and ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards. Note: Boilerplate job feed items and unrelated postings have been omitted to preserve focus on the role and responsibilities.

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