Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Cook to join our culinary team! In this vital role, you will lead food preparation and kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise in culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen management will inspire your team and elevate the dining experience for our guests. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while supervising daily kitchen activities and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. Responsibilities Lead and oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards. Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment. Plan menus in collaboration with management, incorporating dietary guidelines and customer preferences. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including grills, ovens, poaching stations, braising pots, and other culinary tools. Ensure compliance with food safety sanitizing procedures, proper food handling practices, and hygiene standards at all times. Manage high-volume food production for various service settings such as catering events or large dining facilities. Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering supplies, and control waste to optimize kitchen efficiency. Experience Proven culinary experience with a strong background in fine dining or high-volume restaurant settings. Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques including grilling, braising, poaching, and meal assembly. Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising kitchen staff or culinary teams. Familiarity with dietary department procedures and dietary aide experience is a plus. Strong understanding of food safety management systems and sanitizing procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations. Skilled in operating various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Experience in menu planning, recipe adherence, catering services, and food industry standards is highly desirable. Join us to lead a passionate culinary team committed to excellence! Your expertise will help craft memorable dining experiences while fostering a safe, clean, and innovative kitchen environment that celebrates the art of cooking.

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person