Lead Cook

Shelby American, Inc.; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cook to join their team. In this full-time role, you will prepare delicious meals that delight customers with their taste and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a commercial kitchen, be adept at following recipes, and possess strong communication skills. Join a people-oriented company where you can learn and excel in your culinary skills while working in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for cooking and a positive attitude, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a commercial setting.
• Familiarity with various cooking procedures and methods.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare and cook food items for various meal periods.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Teamwork

Communication skills

Sanitation procedures

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

Great Western Dining is a people-oriented company. Our corporate culture allows our employees to learn and excel in their chosen fields. Founded in 1990, Great Western Dining Service, Inc. provides contracted dining services for schools, colleges & universities; camps & conference centers; and business & industry. From its inception, GWD has remained strongly committed to our original concepts of quality service coupled with delicious food.

Full Time, Monday-Friday 6am-2pm

Great Western Dining is looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Prepare, portion, cook food items for various meal periods or special events
• Prepare and cook to order or items that require short preparation time
• Ability to follow basic recipes and production information
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

Requirements

• Proven experience as cook
• Must have familiarity of commercial kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Very good communication skills
• Continuous walking and other means of mobility
• Ability to work in standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push/pull, and frequently lift/move up to 30 pounds