Group Lead-Cook

OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC; Tipton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Industries, LLC is seeking a Lead Cook to support the Corporate Office kitchen. You will execute menus, prepare meals for employees and guests, and oversee food production while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include ordering, inventory, and coordinating with catering for meetings and events. The role requires 3–5 years in culinary operations, strong sanitation practices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Experience in large-quantity food production or commercial/culinary environments.
• Experience in lower-level kitchen positions is a plus.
• Computer-based skills MS Suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lunch for Corporate Office employees and guests.
• Follow standard operating procedures and guidelines as part of the kitchen team.
• Maintain high sanitation and food safety standards.
• Assist with opening/closing duties including equipment and storeroom temperatures.
• Support menus and services for meetings, events, dinners, etc.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and deliveries as needed.
• Complete temperature logs for all foods prepared.
• Assist with sanitation and organization of kitchen and serving lines.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Adhere to safety policies, regulations, and laws.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Lead Cook is responsible for assisting and cooking for the Corporate Office. Executes the menus and food preparation in the kitchen. Creates a great experience for employees and guests. Assists with the entire food cycle including: ordering, deliveries, inventory, production, menu creation, creativity, developing new ideas and concepts, presentation, safety systems, unit cleanliness systems, and catering functions (as applicable).

Job Responsibilities

Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

Prepare lunch for Corporate Office employees and guests.

Perform standard operating procedures and guidelines as part of the kitchen/culinary team.

Maintain high standards of sanitation, food safety, and nutritious meals.

Perform all opening and closing duties including equipment and storeroom temperatures.

Support special menus and services as needed for meetings, special events , dinners, etc.

Support upcoming menus – which may include ordering, thawing and all advance preparation, utilizing fresh ingredients.

Follow recipes and use correct portion sizes when cooking food; tasting foods to ensure quality.

Complete temperature logs for all foods prepared, during holding, cooling and any re-heating.

Assist with the overall sanitation and organization of kitchen and serving lines.

Communicate effectively with employees at all levels ensuring employee feedback is heard

This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.

Experience in a large quantity of food production, commercial, or culinary environment.

Experience in lower-level kitchen positions is a plus.

Ability to be agile, multi-task.

Computer-based skills MS Suite of products.

Education

High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required .

Associates degree or equivalent in related field is a plus.

ServSafe food and beverage certification is a plus.

Maintain Food Handling certification at company expense as required by State Health regulations.

Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Work conditions are typical of an office environment.

This role does not require any domestic travel

Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

Work is generally performed within a kitchen/culinary environment.

Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.

This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, coffee machine, mixer and knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.

Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

• Will be exposed to the touch, feel, and taste of beef, poultry, turkey, dairy, fish, and the standard allergens (milk, egg, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, wheat, and soy) .

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