JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary responsibility of the Head cook is to provide the highest quality customer service at all times by preparing and maintaining nutrition and quality food production standards. The Head Cook provides leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, portion control, food safety guidelines, and ensures customer service expectations are met. The Cook is aware of current culinary trends, and uses standardized recipes to prepare appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu demands within established time frames. Is familiar with various diets for patients and prepares special meals accordingly. The Head Cook maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity and serves as replacement in team members' absence. Other responsibilities include: setting up work stations, serving and replenishing food from service areas, maintaining HACCP standards , documentation of food and equipment temperatures, cleaning and sanitizing work stations and equipment, limiting waste, operating cash register, knowledge of modified diet concepts, timely meal service, warewashing, late meal service, and good customer service skills. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of local, state, and federal food regulations. Must have basic math skills. Associate degree, or higher, in Culinary Arts or Food Service Management preferred. EXPERIENCE: Previous restaurant or institutional food service experience preferred.