Lead Cook

Vi; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vi, a renowned company, seeks a talented Lead Cook for its culinary team in Littleton, CO. The role demands extensive cooking skills and management of kitchen operations. Join Vi to deliver exceptional meals in a luxury work environment while benefiting from competitive compensation and extensive employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Exceptional benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Paid maternity and paternity benefits

Award-winning training and development

Tuition Reimbursement

Luxury work environment

Meaningful and rewarding work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of basic line cooking experience.
• Proficiency in various cooking techniques and strong communication skills.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in kitchen operations and production stations.
• Train and develop kitchen staff while maintaining equipment standards.
• Contribute to menu development and high-quality food production.

Skills

Sauté

Sweat

Poaching

Stove Cookery

Stir Fry

Grilling/Broiling

Knife Skills

Butchering

Seafood Preparation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Some culinary education preferred

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Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Overview

Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career with Vi.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one
• 401k with company match
• Paid maternity and paternity benefits
• Award-winning training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Luxury work environment
• Meaningful and rewarding work
  
  

Vi at Highlands Ranch is located at 2850 Classic Drive, Highlands Ranch CO 80126

Responsibilities

Lead Cook

An opportunity exists on our highly accomplished culinary team. The selected candidate will have responsibility to work all production stations and assist the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef in all areas of kitchen creating a high quality food product while maintaining the highest quality and standards.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Assigning work to other staff as directed
• Assisting with training and development of Cooks and Kitchen Attendants
• Assisting with menu development
• Maintaining kitchen equipment
• Assisting Kitchen Attendant and Pastry Chef as needed
  
  

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of 3 years of basic line cooking experience within a high quality restaurant, country club, hotel or senior living company. Must be proficient in sauté, sweat, poaching, stove cookery, stir fry and grilling/broiling and possess advanced knife skill with proficiency in butchering and seafood preparation. Basic knowledge of ordering fish, produce, etc. Requires strong communications skills, basic supervisory skills and ability to use a Point of Sale (POS) system and work in a team environment.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Some culinary education preferred. Possess or be willing and able to obtain Food Handler certificate, as required. Must possess a valid and current driver's license, where applicable.

Benefits

A summary of our employee Benefits may be found by clicking here.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Pay Range: USD $22.96 - USD $28.70 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Restaurants

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