Lead Cook

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Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path. 

We also offer a $250 bonus for completing our Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days! 

We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

Benefits

We care about our employees and offer benefits that support your health, finances, and career growth.

✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

✅ DailyPay® - Work Today, Get Paid Today

✅ 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)

✅ Tuition Reimbursement

✅ Paid Training

✅ Career Advancement Opportunities

✅ Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage

✅ Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

About This Position

***Must have open availability to work between the hours of: 7:00am - 7:00pm (including some weekends and holidays)***

***MUST have proven supervisor/lead experience within a kitchen environment***

You will prepare a variety of food items following assigned work instructions and menus.

This position is located onsite inside of a jail/correctional facility. You will report to the Food Service Director.

Essential Functions/Main Responsibilities

• Be a Lead for their respective shift, being responsible for an organized, well-running shift, while ensuring other positions (Cook I / FSW) are completing required tasks
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned tasks and complete opening and closing checklists daily.
• Promptly report equipment and food quality or shortage problems to Assistant Food Service Director/Food Service Manager.
• Know and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, recipes and procedures.
• Follow assigned instruction to maintain levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth serving of food.
• Portions food products before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Complete required production paperwork, while also assigning and supervising inmates in (as provided) in the completion of their required tasks. These could include food prep, serving, clean-up, pots, dishes, sanitation etc. (when applicable)
• Responsible for all aspects of controlling inventory. (when applicable)
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area.
• Following assigned recipes, prepares food items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and marinating according to directions.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handle, stores, labels, and rotates all products and in accordance to applicable state laws.
• Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 5 years experience as a Cook in a full service kitchen.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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