Lead Cook Areas USA, Inc - 3.1 Los Angeles, CA Job Details $28.50 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Blending Mops Food blending Measuring ingredients Food mixing Conducting blending techniques Full Job Description Overview - $28.50 per hour As a Lead Cook, you will be a visible leader in the kitchen, working with the team to deliver food to quality standards, monitoring the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. Responsibilities Lead the work of kitchen assistants in preparing, cooking, and storing food, as well as in maintaining kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary conditions Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained, and food is stored correctly Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specifications Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to company guidelines Follow and uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations Complete end-of-day inventory and other opening and closing duties in accordance with company checklists and procedures Qualifications 2 or more years of previous experience in a culinary service role is required Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes Basic math skills: ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions. Verbal communication skills to lead the work of kitchen assistants Physical Requirements Manual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip, etc. a variety of foods and liquids Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs Standing and walking for the entire length of shift Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending and squatting Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms