Cook Lead

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a cook with a Culinary Arts AA degree and demonstrable lead cook experience. The role requires knowledge of cooking techniques, knife handling, and sanitation practices, and emphasizes strong collaboration with staff and the ability to manage food costs.

The position requires 3 years of cook experience with at least 1 year in a lead cook or sous chef capacity. Applicants should have solid communication skills and the ability to work both

Qualifications

• 3 years of cook experience & 1 years of lead cook or sous chef experience
• Ability to do simple arithmetic for recipes and food cost
• Excellent interpersonal skills with leadership and initiative
• Effective written and oral communication, teamwork and independence

Skills

Cooking techniques

Knife handling

Safety and sanitation

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Culinary Arts AA Degree

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Culinary Arts AA Degree and/ or College Degree

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Minimum:

Preferred:

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:

• Knowledge of cooking techniques, knife handling, and safety and sanitation guidelines. Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment operation, up keep and energy practices, institutional kitchen safety, sanitation and cleaning practices. Has knowledge of basic computer skills including Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum:

• 3 years of cook experience & 1 years of lead cook or sous chef experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Ability to do simple arithmetic used in standardized recipes and able to calculate food cost for recipe analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates leadership qualities and initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, works effectively with others and independently.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .

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