Lead Cook (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Overview

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Lead Cook, where your passion for food and leadership skills will shine! This full-time or part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to craft delicious, high-quality meals while guiding kitchen staff to excellence. As a Lead Cook, you will oversee daily food preparation, ensure adherence to safety standards, and inspire a team dedicated to culinary excellence. Your expertise will help create memorable dining experiences that delight our guests and uphold our reputation for quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of food preparation, ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes.
• Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to foster a collaborative environment.
• Plan menus in collaboration with management, incorporating dietary guidelines and customer preferences.
• Prepare a variety of menu items using advanced culinary techniques such as poaching, braising, grilling, and food production methods.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and organization in compliance with food safety sanitizing procedures.
• Monitor food handling practices to ensure adherence to food safety standards and proper hygiene protocols.
• Manage high-volume production during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail and recipe adherence.

Skills

• Extensive culinary experience with a strong background in fine dining and high-volume food production.
• Proven ability in menu planning, recipe development, and meal preparation tailored to dietary needs.
• Skilled in operating various kitchen equipment including grills, knives, poaching tools, braising pots, and other culinary appliances.
• Strong knowledge of food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
• Experience with dietary aide responsibilities and dietary department operations is highly desirable.
• Excellent knife skills combined with proficiency in food handling, catering, and restaurant environments.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience supervising kitchen teams in fast-paced settings.

Embark on a rewarding culinary journey where your skills make a difference! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values your expertise and enthusiasm for great food. Join us to lead innovative kitchen operations that inspire both colleagues and guests alike!

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person