Lead Cook – Weekly Pay in Fort Lauderdale Area! Position Available In Broward, Florida

Lead Cook – Weekly Pay in Fort Lauderdale Area!
Ft Lauderdale, FL

Description:

SAGE Dining Services® is looking for a full-time Lead Cook to join our team at a private school in Fort Lauderdale. This is not your typical cafeteria; we take pride in serving fresh, safe, and delicious meals to our students, ranging from Pre-K through 12th Grade.
By joining SAGE, you would become part of an amazing company! This year, SAGE has earned several accolades, including the Daily Record’s Empowering Women Award and Maryland’s Most Admired CEO Award. We were also honored to be included in Newsweek’s List of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024. In 2022, SAGE received the prestigious Silver Plate Award as the Food Service Operator of the Year from the International Food Service Manufacturers Association.

Pay Type:

Hourly

Time Commitment:

Full Time
What you’ll get:
Weekly pay.
Benefits for full-time positions: Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days.
401(k) Matching program.
Paid sick time.
Ongoing daily paid training.
Career growth opportunities.
Uniforms and shoes provided.
Generous referral program.
Team Member meal.
SAGE Perks Employee discount program for retailers, wireless plans, movie tickets, etc.
What you’ll do:
Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing.
Interact cheerfully with SAGE guests and Team Members, providing service with a smile.
Oversee the preparation of menu items in strict accordance with both SAGE recipes and HACCP guidelines.
Clean all work areas, equipment, and guest service areas on an ongoing basis.
Assist with inventory and ordering.
Train, motivate, and oversee Cooks and culinary Team Members.
Set a good example each day by being a role model and leader in the kitchen.
What you’ll need:
Culinary degree or equivalent culinary experience required.
Strong organizational skills required.
Experience delegating tasks and following up with Team Members.
Capacity to train and motivate others.
ServSAFE® certification preferred, but not required.
Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English accurately.
About SAGE
Working for SAGE means being part of a community. You’d work alongside creative, enthusiastic Team Members who share your passion for culinary excellence. You’d also make a difference in an academic community and bring excitement to the dining hall with made-from-scratch, Chef-inspired recipes that delight students, faculty, staff, and parents.
SAGE embraces the uniqueness of everyone in our family: Team Members, suppliers, guests, and client communities. Our diversity fuels our innovation, which drives our growth. Every voice matters.
Guided by our founding principles of respect and partnership, we offer fulfilling careers for Team Members, market access for small local suppliers, and a joyful celebration of inclusiveness and multiculturalism through the fresh, authentic, and yummy foods we serve. Positions at SAGE provide competitive wages and benefits, with hours that offer a better work-life balance than those at a restaurant. We create careers, not just jobs, with significant opportunity for growth and promotion. Team Members learn SAGE Standards and enhance their skill set through extensive training in food safety, allergen awareness, and preventing eating disorders.
SAGE has enjoyed steady, organic growth for the past 30 years, and we now serve independent schools and private colleges across North America. We continue to grow and raise the bar in food service for the educational market to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Come, rise with us!
Successful final candidates for the position may be required to fulfill location-specific health and safety requirements. This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.