Lead Cook

Peregrine Hospitality; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality is seeking a Lead Cook to uphold top-quality food and presentation across outlets, banquet, pastry, and production areas. You will support a team and work in restaurants and production areas as directed by the head chef on duty.

You will train junior staff, ensure adherence to recipes, maintain clean, organized workstations, and manage proper opening/closing procedures while focusing on safety and cost control.

Qualifications

• Must train junior staff in culinary skills.
• Adhere to standardized recipes to maintain consistency and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and stations opening/closing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work on all stations in outlets, pastry, cafeteria, and banquet production, managing day-to-day station operations.
• Participate actively in training junior staff in culinary skills.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
• Minimize food waste through proper rotation, labeling, and storage.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Train junior staff

Food safety

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

As a Lead Cook, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation in workstation as directed by the head chef on duty. Ability to support a team in day-to-day operations and work in all areas of the kitchen including restaurants and production areas of; outlets, banquets, pastry, and stewarding.

Essential Functions

• Work on all stations in outlets, pastry, cafeteria, and banquet production, managing day-to-day station operations.
• Participate actively in training junior staff in culinary skills.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, including fridge/freezers, countertops, and range tops, and ensure proper station opening and closing procedures.
• Minimize overproduction and food waste through proper rotation, labeling, and storage to control food costs.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any deficiencies in equipment or food quality to the MOD promptly.
• Ensure all food products are handled, stored, prepared, and served in compliance with hotel and government food safety guidelines.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor, including preparing food product lists for Sous Chef approval.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with departmental policies, service procedures, 4 Keys service standards, and safety and security procedures.
• Perform all additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills And Abilities

• Understand and align with the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel.
• Prioritize tasks, work efficiently with limited supervision, and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively in the primary workplace language, demonstrating excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, equipment handling, and compliance with required licenses or certifications.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
• Work well under pressure and in challenging conditions, using good judgment to resolve problems, follow directions, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, and kneel

Disclaimer

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free.

Peregrine Hospitality participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.

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