Lead Cook $22-$25/hr Weekly Pay in St Pete! Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Lead Cook $22-$25/hr Weekly Pay in St Pete!
St. Petersburg, FL

Description:

SAGE Dining Services®is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef/Lead Cook in St Pete, FL. This vibrant day boarding school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for our students. We believe that nutritious and delicious meals are key to our student’s success and well-being. As the Lead Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our school kitchen. You will ensure that all meals are prepared to the highest standards of quality and nutrition, while also adhering to health and safety regulations. Your creativity and culinary skills will help us provide a variety of tasty and healthy meals that our students will love.
You would be joining an amazing company! SAGE’s accolades this past year include the Daily Record’s Empowering Women Award and Maryland’s Most Admired CEO Award as well as Newsweek’s List of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024. In 2022, SAGE was recognized as the Food Service Operator of the year by the International Food Service Manufacturers Association, otherwise known as the Silver Plate award.

Pay Type:

Hourly

Time Commitment:

Full Time
What you’ll get:
Benefits for full-time positions.
Paid time off.
Competitive wages paid weekly.
Ongoing training.
Career growth opportunities.
Mission based company with values you trust.
Uniforms and shoes provided.
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 SAGE recipes.
Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques always (HACCP).
Clean all work areas, equipment, and guest service areas on an ongoing basis.
Assist with the inventory of food products and developing order sheets.
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.
Adapt to additional duties as assigned by management.
Endure exposure to extreme temperatures; intense heat and freezing cold.
What you’ll need:
Culinary knowledge and cooking experience required.
Culinary degree preferred, but not 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.
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.