Lead Cook

• Paradise Valley, AZ SAGE Dining Services, Inc.
• 3.2 Paradise Valley, AZ Job Details Full-time $20
• $25 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid training Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Recipe adherence Teamwork English Menu planning Team development Attention to detail Team training Kitchen staff training Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing kitchen staff Task assignment Team motivation (leadership skill) Full Job Description SAGE Dining Services® is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled full-time Lead Cook to join our private school dining team in Paradise Valley, AZ.

In this rewarding role, you'll help shape an exceptional dining experience for students by preparing fresh, nutritious meals that are as flavorful as they are nourishing. You'll thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment where culinary excellence, creativity, and attention to detail are celebrated every day. As the Lead Cook , you'll play a vital role in menu execution, food preparation, kitchen organization, and upholding the highest standards of food quality and safety. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and commitment to outstanding service will help create meals that students look forward to and contribute to a positive campus community. If you're passionate about cooking, take pride in your craft, and enjoy working with a team that values quality, collaboration, and fun, we'd love to hear from you.

Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 5:30 a.m.
• 2 p.

m. Summers Off Follows the school calendar

Pay Type:

$20.00

• $25.

00

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 At SAGE, we believe in supporting our Team Members. We foster a team environment with like-minded, passionate people who love to cook. We hire people for their positive attitude and excitement to learn. When you come to SAGE, you have the ability to start at entry level and move your way up, receiving ongoing and comprehensive training along the way to continually improve your skills and expand your knowledge base. We're not like other food service providers that may limit your career growth; we want you to thrive and take on more responsibility when you're ready. More than 60% of our Managers are promoted from within because we value our Team Members' contributions and believe in supporting their development. Because we serve schools and colleges across North America, there's also flexibility to transfer to other venues if the need arises. There's boundless possibilities with SAGE!

GROW . . .CREATE . . . COLLABORATE

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/ expectations. Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a candidate living in California, or applying for a position in California, please visit https://www.sagedining.com/blog/post/156768/california-consumer-privacy-notice-to-california-employees-and-job-applicants for information regarding SAGE's California Privacy practices.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift Morning shift

Work Location:

In person