Lead Cook

A Hiring Company; Gill (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lead Cook to oversee meal preparation at a prestigious college preparatory school. In this dynamic role, you will ensure quality food production, train kitchen staff, and maintain high standards of safety and sanitation. This position offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and the chance to work in a passionate team-oriented environment focused on hospitality. If you have a flair for culinary arts and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Uniforms

Meals

Training

Mentorship

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of culinary experience preferred.
• ServSafe FPM certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals.
• Train and develop other cooks in recipes and techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Standards

Education

High School Diploma

Formal Culinary Training

Job description

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Meriwether Godsey is seeking a full-time Lead Cook responsible for leading the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals at a private co-educational college preparatory school in Gill, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality and timely food production, maintaining freshness through batch-cooking.
• Use made-from-scratch methods and keep accurate logs.
• Assist Chef and collaborate with staff on recipes and menus.
• Transport, set up, garnish, and break down food and supplies.
• Follow food safety, sanitation standards, and HACCP protocols.
• Train and develop other cooks in recipes and techniques.
• Guide kitchen staff in safe equipment operation.
• Conduct pre-production and service meetings; ensure standards are met during service.
• Additional duties may include purchasing, quality assurance, and team management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Formal culinary training or 4+ years culinary experience preferred.
• ServSafe FPM certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with high-volume contract food service required.
• Experience with purchasing is a plus.
• Strong professionalism, leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work at different locations and duties.
• Knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Ability to complete background checks and fingerprinting.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay, uniforms, meals, training, mentorship, and health benefits.

We offer growth opportunities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment passionate about hospitality. Learn more on our About Us page. Join us to make a difference and advance your career in hospitality in New England.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, and other protected statuses.

Compensation: $25/hour.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Business Content