Lead Cook in Beautiful Country Setting – Tues- Saturday $24- $26/hr Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Lead Cook in Beautiful Country Setting

• Tues
• Saturday $24
• $26/hr
  Kents Hill, ME

Description:

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a full-time lead cook to join our passionate team at a private school in Southern Maine. We have a great kitchen and offer continuous training to help you advance your food service career within

SAGE. SAGE

provides exceptional dining experiences that foster community and inspire minds. Come be a part of that with us!

Essential Functions:

Assists in preparing school meals, according to the scheduled menu. Assist in serving school meals. Assist in cleaning the kitchen areas after meals have been served. Assist students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.

Schedule:

Schedule and availability will be discussed during the interview. Typical schedule will be Tuesday

• Friday 8-4 and Saturday start 8:30 Year-round position.

Overtime available for catering events with prior notice.

Pay Type:

$24.00

• $26.

00 Hourly

Time Commitment:

Full Time
Must work catering events: Some of the time Must work catering evenings: Some of the 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.