Lead Cook

Mountainside Hospitality LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Lead Cook to join their culinary team in Chicago. The position involves ensuring top-quality food service by assisting in staff training and maintaining kitchen standards. Ideal candidates will possess culinary skills, certification, and a passion for exceptional guest experiences, working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits package including matching 401k

Qualifications

• 2-3 years culinary experience is preferred.
• ServSafe and/or state food handler certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist F&B Supervisor to ensure kitchen staff deliver exceptional guest experience.
• Train culinary team on cooking techniques and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with health standards.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Commercial kitchen equipment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Mountainside Hospitality operates the well-know Mountain and Lake courses at Wasatch Mountain State park. The courses are consistently ranked among the most popular, affordable, and scenic in Utah.

If you are looking for a unique place to work and have a passion for providing customer service, this is the spot for you! We offer competitive pay and benefits along with a variety of programs that support our associates long term career goals including a matching 401k.

Summary: As a Lead Cook, you will assist the restaurant F&B Supervisor ensuring that all kitchen staff are trained in proper cooking techniques and sanitation guidelines per Corporate policies to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the F&B Supervisor in ensuring that the menu offerings exceed guest service expectations
• Become a strong member of an efficient and highly motivated culinary team focused surpassing expectations by presenting a positive, can-do attitude every day.
• Assist Kitchen Manager in training the culinary team in proper cooking techniques, adhere to defined company recipes and understand sanitation guidelines in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Assist with all activities related to receiving, stocking and rotating orders, and oversight of inventory levels in grab and go/ deli items
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with general maintenance items such as food waste, recycling and maintaining cleanliness of common areas and adhere to all policies regarding waste.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances.
• Complete all required food and safety logs in a timely and efficient manner
• Follow all health and safety standards, policies, and initiatives

Requirements:

• Possess knowledge of food preparation and storage, sanitation requirements and commercial kitchen equipment
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware and knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to perform with the highest professional and ethical standards
• Must respond well to a changing work environment and able to perform at the highest level with minimal supervision
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment and in proximity of other people. Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Frequent bending, twisting, lifting, and squatting will be required.
• Must be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
• ServSafe and / or state food handler certification is required
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Education & Experience
· Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
· Experience: 2-3 years culinary experience (preferred)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.