Dishwasher

Areas USA, Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc in Detroit is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise kitchen staff, prepare and store food to quality standards, and manage portions, temperatures, and inventory.

This role requires at least two years of culinary experience, the ability to read prep sheets and recipes, basic math skills, and strong leadership to ensure efficient kitchen operations and adherence to sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary service role.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills to calculate measurements and portions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work of kitchen assistants in preparing, cooking, and storing food.
• Ensure proper temperatures and safe storage of all products.
• Maintain freshness and quality of all menu items and packages.
• Perform opening/closing and side work duties per guidelines.
• Follow health codes, sanitation regulations, and company procedures.
• Complete end-of-day inventory and related duties.

Skills

Culinary experience

Reading recipes

Basic math

Job description

Overview - $17.05 per hourAs a Lead Cook, you will be a visible leader in the kitchen, working with the team to deliver food to quality standards, monitoring the quantities, labor, and overhead costs.ResponsibilitiesLead the work of kitchen assistants in preparing, cooking, and storing food, as well as in maintaining kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary conditionsComply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and proceduresEnsure proper food temperatures are maintained, and food is stored correctlyEnsure freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specificationsPerform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to company guidelinesFollow and uphold all health codes and sanitation regulationsComplete end-of-day inventory and other opening and closing duties in accordance with company checklists and proceduresQualifications2 or more years of previous experience in a culinary service role is requiredAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipesBasic math skills: ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.Verbal communication skills to lead the work of kitchen assistantsPhysical RequirementsManual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip, etc. a variety of foods and liquidsAbility to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbsStanding and walking for the entire length of shiftFrequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending and squattingPushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms