Full-Time Lead Cook

Moody Bible Institute; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody Bible Institute seeks a dedicated Lead Cook to manage daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, ensure food quality and safety, and deliver meals for students, employees, and guests. Reporting to the Executive Chef and Dining Service Director, you will serve as a working leader, oversee evening meals, and maintain a welcoming campus dining experience.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of high-volume cooking, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a ServSafe certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of high-volume food preparation and cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, educational institution, club, or similar setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to train, coach, and direct kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods, food safety practices, sanitation standards, and kitchen operations.
• Experience safely operating commercial kitchen equipment.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food-safety certification required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily meal preparation, service, and kitchen cleanup activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining environment in compliance with food-service regulations and standards.
• Train and guide staff in the proper operation, cleaning, and safe use of kitchen equipment.
• Support employee development by assisting with training, performance feedback, and coaching efforts.
• Reinforce departmental policies, performance standards, and workplace expectations.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on excellence, accountability, and customer service.
• Participate in ongoing staff training related to food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Serve with Excellence. Lead with Purpose.

Moody Bible Institute is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Cook

to help provide an exceptional dining experience for our students,

employees, and guests. This position plays a key leadership role within

Dining Services by supporting daily kitchen operations, mentoring staff,

ensuring food quality and safety standards, and helping deliver meals

that contribute to a welcoming campus community.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading others, and

take pride in producing high-quality food with excellence and

consistency, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

About Us

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered higher education and media

ministry dedicated to equipping people with the truth of God\'s Word.

Through trusted biblical teaching, media, and educational resources,

Moody reaches audiences around the world with the gospel and seeks to

make a lasting Kingdom impact.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Chef and Dining Service Director, the Lead

Cook is responsible for coordinating daily food preparation and service

activities, training and supporting kitchen staff, maintaining food

quality and safety standards, and assisting with the overall operation

of the kitchen. This role serves as a working leader and provides

operational oversight in the absence of kitchen management.

What Youll Do

Lead and coordinate daily meal preparation, service, and kitchen cleanup

activities.

Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining environment in

compliance with food-service regulations and standards.

Train and guide staff in the proper operation, cleaning, and safe use of

kitchen equipment.

Support employee development by assisting with training, performance

feedback, and coaching efforts.

Reinforce departmental policies, performance standards, and workplace

expectations.

Promote a positive team culture focused on excellence, accountability,

and customer service.

Participate in ongoing staff training related to food safety,

sanitation, and kitchen operations.

Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control.

Provide kitchen leadership in the absence of the Chef, Executive Sous

Chef, or Sous Chef.

Supervise meal service and ensure guests receive professional and

attentive service. Review recipes and preparation processes to maintain

quality and consistency.

Mentor and support student employees through training and hands-on

leadership.

Oversee evening food production and preparation for the following day\'s

meal service.

Serve as the primary contact for evening meal periods and special

events.

Complete required food-safety, sanitation, temperature logs, incident

reports, and operational documentation.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum of two years of high-volume food preparation and cooking

experience in a restaurant, hotel, educational institution, club, or

similar food-service environment.

Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to train, coach, and

direct kitchen staff.

Strong knowledge of food preparation methods, food safety practices,

sanitation standards, and kitchen operations.

Experience safely operating commercial kitchen equipment.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work effectively in

a fast-paced environment.

Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, food-safety procedures,

and quality standards.

Ability to build positive working relationships with staff, students,

and guests.

Ability to regularly stand, bend, lift, reach, and perform repetitive

physical tasks throughout the workday.

A ility to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to

60 pounds.

ServSafe Certification or equivalent food-safety certification required

within six months of hire.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a fast-paced commercial kitchen and

food-service environment.

Responsibilities include operating commercial kitchen equipment such as

ovens, steamers, slicers, knives, scales, and other food preparation

equipment while maintaining safe food handling and workplace practices.

Additional Information

Candidates must demonstrate alignment with Moody Bible Institute\'s

mission, doctrinal beliefs, and Christian values.

Employees are required to affirm Moody\'s Statement of Faith and adhere

to Community Standards.

Moody Bible Institute values diversity and seeks team members who engage

others in ways that honor its biblical foundation.

Moody complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws and, as a

religious institution, requires employees to hold beliefs consistent

with its Doctrinal Statement and Community Standards.