Head Cook Job Description
Head cook
provides information to the Food Service Manager to be used in placing orders for food and supplies.
Head Cook Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective head cook job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included head cook job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintain proper sanitation and safety of equipment operations and cleaning
Must be trained to safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, a variety of knives)
Understand and utilize a variety of equipment and service standards as appropriate
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure safety to policy standards
Prep, assemble and delegate food preparation tasks
Delegate and assist with the setup and breakdown of production and service areas
Follow and enforce set food safety protocol in all areas of oversight
Ensure cleanliness and quality of all BOH service areas
Practice and ensure ServSafe principles are followed
Head Cook Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Head Cook
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, CPI
Education for Head Cook
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the head cook job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Culinary, Education, Culinary Arts, Technical, Economic Development, Faculty
Skills for Head Cook
Desired skills for head cook include:
Equipment
Food service positions
Food service production
High volume food production
Supervisory techniques in this field
Ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices
Budgeting
Buffet serving
Cleaning
Current health and safety laws and practices related to food service
Desired experience for head cook includes:
Servsafe certified and or certificate appropriate for the position level or the ability to obtain Servsafe certification or certificate appropriate to position level within 6 months of hire
Successfully pass ServSafe
Ability to well under pressure
Ability to work well in a team driven environment
Two years of BOH food service experience
Servsafe certified and/or certificate appropriate for the position level or the ability to obtain Servsafe certification or certificate appropriate to position level within 6 months of hire and possess for the duration of employment with CDS
Head Cook Examples
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Head Cook Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company 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
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
- Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixers, steamers, toasters, choppers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves
- Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required
- Keep all relationships on a platonic, professional basis during camp hours and camp season
- Ensure the safety and well-being of program participants at all times
- Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards
- Ensure complete confidentiality of sensitive information regarding campers and staff at all times
- Check freshness of food and ingredients
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
- Develop recipes and determine how to present the food
Qualifications for head cook
- Ability to adjust menus when shortages of specified foods occur
- Requires 0 - 1 years of closely related experience, work experience in high volume or quick service restaurant environment preferred
- Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals
- Train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers
- Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies alongside the F&B manager
- Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards
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Head Cook Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a head cook. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for head cook
- Prepares, cooks, and serves meats, sauces, vegetables, soups, and other foods
- Maintains excellent client and employee communications and relations to continuously improve the quality of provided services, resolve problems, & facilitate the acceptance & implementation of services
- Coordinates safety activities of assigned staff and conducts multiple safety meetings to ensure daily operations are in compliance with company and client safety requirements
- Disseminates information to assigned staff, other housekeeping and departmental locations regarding workplace hazards and or other safety information
- Monitors, records and provides documentation on safety related issues in the workplace
- Identifies, appraises, resolves, and / or appropriately reports conditions which could produce injuries, illnesses, and property damage
- May assist in investigation of accidents or incidents
- In a safe, effective and cost efficient manner delegates authority and assigns responsibilities for up to 30 on-site assigned staff, either directly or through subordinate supervisory personnel, engaged in preparing and cooking foods in a remote camp environment
- This position is responsible for the supervision of staff
- Take total responsibility and properly execute special functions independently
Qualifications for head cook
- At least two years of BOH food service experience
- Must possess appropriate Servsafe certification or certificate appropriate to position level for the duration of employment with CDS
- Ability to read, write and speak English is essential, as is the willingness to work with adults with mental illness
- High School diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by formal training, or additional equivalent experience
- Must have or obtain an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification upon hire
- Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of head cook. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for head cook
- Knowledge of food (including baking) and preparation techniques
- Implement correct procedures for food receiving/storage, food handling, preparation and distribution
- Maintain inventory control to ensure efficient operation
- Prepare purchase requisitions for food orders to be approved by the Hotel & Restaurant Manager and negotiate prices and supplies with the representative
- Analyze and estimates food requirements
- Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
- Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions
- Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
- Record keeping of production and operational data on specific forms
Qualifications for head cook
- Inspects food preparation and cooking procedures to ensure that
- Working knowledge of recipes, methods and procedures used in
- Ability to maintain records of resources used
- High School Diploma and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial kitchen preparation and cooking, with an understanding of proper food handling and safety, knowledge of safety and sanitation standards, and culinary fundamentals
- Must have thorough knowledge of food production and quality control standards
- Must be able to demonstrate exceptional knife skills and proper knife safety procedures
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Head Cook Job Description
Job Description Example
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 Suffolk 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 campers and 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
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Head Cook Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a 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
- Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat )
- Prepares and cooks a variety of simple foods from the prescribed menu
- Continuously checks and monitors quality of food being prepared
- Secures food supplies from storerooms and/or refrigerators
- Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
- Deliver prepared meals to other Head Start sites and review meal delivery records
- Participate in meal preparation for staff/parent meetings as requested
- Participates with Health Manager, Head Cook, Nutrition Consultant, parents, and teachers in menu planning
- Completes other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Ensure that foodservice operations comply with the camp safety plan's requirements submitted to the Suffolk County Department of Health
Qualifications for head cook
- Exhibit high level of professionalism in conduct, work ethics, and appearance
- Ability to work evening, weekend, and long shift commitments as necessary
- Requires a thorough knowledge of nutrition, food service operations, including sanitation, hygiene, food preparation standards, and nutrition service programs based on the most current practices
- Demonstrates the analytical skills necessary to determine most economical usage of food, consistent with departmental standards of palatability and nutritional quality and determine most economical use of supplies
- Requires the ability to execute standard portion control during prep work and serving times
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate (both verbal and written) necessary to ensure effective implementation of policies, procedure, and daily chart sheets and logs