Lead Cook

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint in California is seeking a Lead Cook to drive kitchen performance and supervise the team in delivering high-quality meals. You will monitor prep, portions, and costs while maintaining sanitary conditions to meet company standards.

The role requires 2+ years in a culinary service role, ability to read prep sheets, basic math for recipes, and strong communication to coordinate kitchen assistants; physical stamina for long shifts; and strict adherence to health codes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a culinary service role required.
• Ability to read prep sheets and follow recipes accurately.
• Basic math skills for recipe measurements and portions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work of kitchen assistants during food prep, cooking, and storage.
• Ensure proper portion sizes, quality standards, and sanitary conditions.
• Maintain food temperatures and correct storage of products.
• Complete opening/closing duties and end-of-day inventory per checklists.
• Uphold health codes, sanitation practices, and company procedures.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Recipe comprehension

Math & portioning

Verbal communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview - $28.50 per hourAs a Lead Cook, you will be a visible leader in the kitchen, working with the team to deliver food to quality standards, monitoring the quantities, labor, and overhead costs.ResponsibilitiesLead the work of kitchen assistants in preparing, cooking, and storing food, as well as in maintaining kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary conditionsComply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and proceduresEnsure proper food temperatures are maintained, and food is stored correctlyEnsure freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specificationsPerform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to company guidelinesFollow and uphold all health codes and sanitation regulationsComplete end-of-day inventory and other opening and closing duties in accordance with company checklists and proceduresQualifications2 or more years of previous experience in a culinary service role is requiredAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipesBasic math skills: ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.Verbal communication skills to lead the work of kitchen assistantsPhysical RequirementsManual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip, etc. a variety of foods and liquidsAbility to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbsStanding and walking for the entire length of shiftFrequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending and squattingPushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms