AM Lead Cook

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. is seeking a Lead Cook for North Central Texas College to prepare meals and ensure timely, delicious dishes for guests. The cook should follow instructions, maneuver around a busy kitchen, and apply various cooking techniques to deliver high-quality meals.

The ideal candidate is experienced in commercial kitchen operations, maintains clean, safe practices, and works well in a team to support great presentation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Maintain a positive attitude and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chop, peel, trim vegetables, cut meat).
• Prepare, portion and cook items for meals or events.
• Cook to order or with short prep times.
• Follow basic recipes and production info.
• Dress dishes for great presentation before serving.
• Maintain sanitary and orderly kitchen environment.
• Store all food and items properly.
• Follow HACCP and safety policies.

Skills

Proven experience as cook

Commercial kitchen equipment

Cooking methods

Sanitation procedures

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Description

Great Western Dining Service is a forward-thinking food service management company that recognizes the profound impact of exceptional cuisine. We believe that food fosters connection, cultivates the community, and creates enduring memories.

We are committed to cultivating a professional environment that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Our diverse team members are empowered to contribute fresh perspectives and inspired ideas, resulting in distinctive and memorable dining experiences for our guests.

As we continue to grow, we are proud to provide accelerated career advancement opportunities for dedicated and driven team members.

Lead Cook

Great Western Dining at North Central Texas College is looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Prepare, portion, cook food items for various meal periods or special events
• Prepare and cook to order or items that require short preparation time
• Ability to follow basic recipes and production information
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Follow all company HACCP and safety policies

Skills And Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook
• Must have familiarity of commercial kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Very good communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Continuous walking and other means of mobility
• Ability to work in standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push/pull, and frequently lift/move up to 30 pounds