Lead Cook Nourish Food Service - 5.0 Macon, GA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications School experience Pre-cooking preparation Teamwork Multitasking Organizational skills Restaurant experience Full Job Description Nourish Food Service LLC is seeking a dependable and experienced Lead Cook to oversee daily food preparation and kitchen operations at Cirrus Academy in Macon, Georgia . The Lead Cook will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals for students, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, following production schedules and menus, and helping ensure that daily meal service runs efficiently and on time. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable taking the lead in a fast-paced kitchen and understands the importance of consistency, organization, cleanliness, and teamwork in a school food-service environment. Responsibilities Lead daily meal preparation and cooking according to established menus, recipes, and production schedules Ensure meals are prepared and ready for service on time Follow proper portion sizes and production quantities Coordinate and provide direction to kitchen and food-service staff as needed Maintain proper food temperatures and complete required temperature and production logs Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements Properly receive, store, rotate, and organize food and supplies Monitor inventory and communicate product or supply needs to management Minimize food waste and properly account for leftovers Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen throughout the workday Ensure equipment, preparation areas, storage areas, and workstations are properly cleaned Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying products when necessary Communicate promptly with Nourish management regarding staffing, food quality, equipment, inventory, or operational concerns Maintain a professional and positive environment for staff, students, and school personnel Perform additional food-service duties as needed Qualifications Previous cooking experience required; school, institutional, catering, or high-volume food-service experience preferred Previous lead, supervisory, or kitchen leadership experience preferred Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures Ability to follow standardized recipes and production sheets Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict meal-service deadlines Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties associated with a commercial kitchen Must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who takes ownership of the kitchen . The right candidate is reliable, organized, hands-on, and willing to lead by example. You should be comfortable keeping your team on task while making sure meals are prepared correctly, safely, and on schedule. Nourish Food Service LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Restaurant experience: 5 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Macon, GA 31204 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Macon, GA 31204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person