Position Title:Lead CookDepartment:Dining Services-The LightsTerm of Assignment:ContinuingTerm End Date, If Applicable:*FLSA Status: *Non-Exempt = overtime eligibleWork Schedule:Variable shifts/days/locations; including afternoon, holidays, and weekend shifts; traditionally the start time is between the hours of 5:00 am and 1:00 pmSalary:$17.36 starting; $18.21 workingTravel:No travelBrief Statement of DutiesBrief Statement of Duties:Under routine supervision, perform and direct others in a variety of duties necessary to lead the preparation of meals and specials in a residential dining operation. Provide skills necessary to lead production areas in residential dining. Supervise the work and maintain service area in a clean, safe and orderly condition. Oversee and prepare a wide variety of soups, sides, salads, entrees, desserts, baked and pastry items; use a variety of kitchen equipment; assist and oversee the kitchen production, ordering and inventory of products, following standardized recipe files; and make recommendations for change/improvement.Minimum QualificationsRequired Education:High School Graduation or EquivalentDiscipline / Degree Area:Required Specialized Training/Certifications:Food Service Sanitation Certification (MI or ServSafe). Completed NMU Cooks test with a score of 75% or better.Required Minimum Work Experience:Three to five years' food service experience in residential dining or kitchen production while working in a quantity food service setting (e.g. AYCE facility with multiple stations, quantity cafeteria experience, large production chain/branded setting). Leadership ability demonstrated by experience, skill, communication and definition.Knowledge, Skills