Lead Cook

American Food & Vending Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with match

Employee meals

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Job summary

American Dining Creations leads the dining program in Minneapolis, delivering superior guest experiences through expert station cooking and leadership. This role drives teamwork and high standards in a fast-paced environment, ensuring consistent quality and guest satisfaction across all shifts.

The Lead Cook will mentor staff, manage prep and service, and uphold safety, cleanliness, and efficiency while maintaining great hospitality and professionalism with guests and fellow team members.

Qualifications

• Lead kitchen experience in hospitality/food service.
• Basic knife skills preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Self-motivated with willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Commitment to excellence in hospitality and guest dining.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and support the team to streamline dining services.
• Cook, grill and serve menu offerings at designated stations.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as stove, griddle, and open flame grills.
• Move pans and food safely between workstations and storage.
• Prepare and serve food per guest specifications.
• Maintain safety, temperature logs, and rotation procedures.
• Restock supplies and manage inventory as directed.
• Setup and breakdown stations and maintain cleanliness.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to guests and team.

Skills

Lead kitchen leadership

Knife skills

Fast-paced

Self-motivated

Cross train

Safety oriented

Lifts 50 lbs

Learn quickly

Job description

Pay: - Pay varies by location

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Summary:

A Lead Cook with American Dining Creations ensures exceptional dining through accurate and efficient preparation, portion, grilling and presentation of menu offerings. Successful Lead Cooks exhibit strong leadership qualities, promote teamwork, and can multitask while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. By supporting the team, providing outstanding service, a smile, and appetizing food, our Lead Cooks create a memorable dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Lead by example, support the team, and take initiative to streamline and improve dining services.
• Cook, grill and serve menu offerings within a designated station.
• Utilize a stove top, flat top, open flame grill and other necessary kitchen equipment.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
• Prepare and serve food and any goods per guest specifications.
• Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
• Retains temperature logs and production records in an efficient manner.
• Keep supplies replenished, coolers restocked, and takes inventory as directed.
• Set-up and breakdown stations, clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes for designated workstation.
• Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Remain focused on customer satisfaction through providing excellent service to all guests, clients, and team members.
• Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
• Be efficient and organized.
• May operate POS to complete orders, and package “to go” items.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a lead kitchen role or a proven background in hospitality/food service, utilizing a flat top or open flame grill.
• Basic knife skills a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
• Self-motivated achiever, eager to learn and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities.
• Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great dining experience.
• Ability to cross train and cross utilize skills.
• Safety and detail oriented.
• This position requires lifting 50lbs, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for scheduled shifts.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family – Treat people as family.

Integrity – Do the right thing.

Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork – Win together.

American Dining Creations Offers:

• Weekly Pay
• 401K with match
• Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
• Learning and advancement opportunities

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.