Kitchen Lead Cook - Lunch & Dinner Service, Guest-Focused

Local Food Group; California; On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Local Food Group at Sendero Ranch in Beckwourth, CA 96129 is seeking a kitchen team member to assist with lunch and dinner service. You will help maintain top-quality, fresh, and well-presented meals while following strict food safety standards.

Collaboration with chefs, prep staff, and front-of-house is essential to deliver meals on time. Ideal candidates have strong communication, reliability, and a commitment to guest satisfaction, with the physical ability to work in a busy kitchen and adapt

Qualifications

• Maintain a pleasant, polite manner and a neat appearance.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation principles.
• Punctuality to ensure food is hot and ready on time.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Support the AM Lead Chef with lunch service.
• Support the PM Lead Chef with Dinner Service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Proper handling, storage, and disposal of ingredients; clean and maintain equipment.
• Collaborate with sous chefs, prep cooks, and dishwashers to ensure smooth operations.
• Interact professionally with guests; accommodate special requests.
• Work with Executive Chef and Sous Chef to minimize waste.
• Communicate with FOH staff about dietary restrictions.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and health codes; keep areas sanitary.
• Self-disciplined; take the lead to ensure tasks are completed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Punctuality

Guest interaction

Job description

Local Food Group at Sendero Ranch in Beckwourth, CA 96129 is seeking a kitchen team member to assist with lunch and dinner service. You will help maintain top-quality, fresh, and well-presented meals while following strict food safety standards.

Collaboration with chefs, prep staff, and front-of-house is essential to deliver meals on time. Ideal candidates have strong communication, reliability, and a commitment to guest satisfaction, with the physical ability to work in a busy kitchen and adapt