
Website Common Good
Working together for the common good in North Lexington.
Job title: Lead Cook
Reports to: Associate Executive Director of Development
Pay range: $18/hr at 15 hours per week
Position Overview:
The Lead Cook is a part-time, hourly position responsible for planning and preparing meals and leading a team of volunteer cooks. This role is integral to ensuring nutritious meals are prepared for our After-School and Summer Programs while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
Essential Job Functions
Meal Planning and Preparing
- Develop weekly meal plans for our daily After-School and Summer Programs which serve 20-25 students on Mondays and 60-83 students Tuesday through Thursday.
- Prioritize nutritious meals made with fresh and seasonal ingredients.
- Perform kitchen prep work including basic cooking and washing, sorting and cutting produce.
- Source ingredients while working within our program budget and prioritizing donated food items from local partners whenever possible.
- Shop for additional ingredients as needed.
- Prepare and organize ingredients for volunteer cooks prior to their arrival.
- Monitor food inventory, manage portion sizes, and minimize food waste.
- Track expenses and code invoices for program and operational reporting.
Kitchen Leadership
- Provide leadership, instruction, and encouragement to volunteer cooks while preparing and serving meals.
- Oversee adherence to food safety, food handling, and sanitation standards during meal preparation and cleanup.
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and proper functioning of kitchen equipment and facilities.
- Ensure that food is prepared neatly, accurately, and in a timely manner for meal time.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Ability to complete Food Manager’s License training within the first week of the job, paid for by Common Good
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle, as driving to secure ingredients will be required
- Commitment to nutritious meal preparation and food safety practices
- Passion for maintaining high standards with strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to communicate effectively
- Reliability in maintaining schedules and completing full shifts
- Ability to work within a set program budget
- Organizational and leadership skills for managing volunteers and kitchen operations
Application Requirements:
- Cover Letter that addresses the following:
- Describe your experience in meal planning and food preparation.
- If you are able, include a time when you successfully minimized food waste or prioritized local and donated ingredients.
- Explain your experience working with and leading teams, especially volunteers or kitchen staff.
- Why are you interested in this position?
- What aspects of your career, interests, and experience do you believe make you a good candidate for the position of Lead Cook?
- Describe your experience in meal planning and food preparation.
- Resume
- References
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the neighborhood and organization.
Interested individuals can submit their resume to nicolas@commongoodlex.org by February 15, 2025.
To apply for this job email your details to nicolas@commongoodlex.org