SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a dynamic Lead Cook for a private school in Locust Grove. If you are passionate about creating healthy and delicious meals tailored for children and have a knack for culinary artistry, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of meals in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that each dish meets our high standards for quality and nutrition. Your experience in kitchen operations and food safety protocols will be essential as you lead our kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. SAGE Dining Services® is seeking reliable Lead Cooks for a private school dining hall in Locust Grove, GA. Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm Summers Off!

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Hourly Time Commitment:

Full Time What you'll get: Benefits for full-time positions. Paid time off. Competitive wages paid weekly. Uniforms, masks and shoes provided. Ongoing training. Career growth opportunities. Mission based company with values you trust. 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. 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.

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Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

High Volume Lead Cook/Sous Chef:

5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person