Lead Cook

Perkins; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Cook, where you will oversee kitchen operations and ensure guest satisfaction through quality food preparation. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation. You'll be part of a vibrant work environment that values personal hygiene and teamwork. The position includes various benefits, such as competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about cooking and dedicated to providing excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Educational Assistance

Daily Pay

Meal discounts

Development Pathway

Qualifications

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service through training.
• Ability to communicate clearly and coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain food and equipment inventories.
• Cook and prepare menu items according to guest requests and safety standards.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Sanitation

Safety

Customer Service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

In-house training

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS!

Benefits & Perks:

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop**
• Immediate Family Members are also eligible
• Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive
• Get paid daily through Daily Pay!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!***
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Flexible Schedule
• All you can eat pancakes + meal discounts!
• Employee Discount Program
• Development Pathway: Step by step process to grow your career
• 3 College Credits hours for completing manager training****

Position Description
As a Lead Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and following an established production schedule. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed by Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and at all times practices good personal hygiene.
• Maintains food and equipment inventories.
• Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen line equipment, preparation and storage areas.
• Stocks and rotates products on cooking line.
• Has sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.
• Cooks and prepares menu items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness. Ensures all food safety regulations are followed.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicates with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies equipment, safety problems, etc.

Qualifications:

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions:

• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
• Must possess a high level of coordination.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Must be able to fit through an opening 30” wide.
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors.
• Requires continual standing and walking.

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.