Lead Cook

Mammoth Ice Center; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Mammoth is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily food preparation for a year-round athletic facility. You will work closely with the Executive Performance Chef and nutrition staff to ensure sanitary, timely, and high-quality meals for players and staff.

The role requires 3-5+ years kitchen experience, supervisory exposure, and ServSafe certification within 30 days. Flex hours including evenings and weekends are expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree or certification.
• Minimum 3-5+ year of kitchen experience.
• At least 1 year experience in a supervisory role with culinary training.
• ServSafe Food Handlers permit, within 30 days of hire.
• Highly adaptable, with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Workspace.
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate team needs, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screening.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily preparation of food items for all meals with the nutrition team.
• Lead culinary team on meal executions, kitchen organization, and training.
• Follow recipes and presentation specs; manage inventory for daily/weekly needs.
• Assist with recipe and menu development and evaluate current practices.
• Restock and organize items daily; maintain clean, sanitary workstations.
• Ensure food safety and proper storage; follow sanitation procedures.
• Provide meals for players/coaches with dietary restrictions.
• Maintain efficient, timely preparation and proper portion sizes.
• Mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen staff; support the Executive Chef.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Situational awareness

Utmost professionalism

Time management

Coachability

Pursuit of daily excellence

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Utah Mammoth Lead Cook will be led by the Executive Performance Chef/Performance Sous Chef and work with the nutrition staff collaboratively. The Lead Cook is responsible for all aspects of daily food preparation in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. This position must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. The Lead Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace and challenge themselves to grow at a high level while maintaining attention to detail. This position will be active year-round and work according to team and player needs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in overseeing daily preparation of food items for all meal periods while collaborating with the nutrition team to ensure all standards are met (portion sizes, individual player needs, service times, etc.)
• Assist Sous Chef in leading culinary team on meal executions, kitchen organization, and day to day training - Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications as set by the Executive Performance Chef/Performance Sous Chef- Take inventory and receive product appropriate to daily/weekly needs for practice facility.
• Assist Executive Performance Chef/Performance Sous Chef with recipe and menu development, evaluate new items, and constantly re-evaluate current practices to increase kitchen efficiency and overall quality of food.
• Restock and organize items as needed daily.
• Maintain clean and professional workstations, dining area, and kitchen at all times - Oversee the daily cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Prepare dishes for players, coaches and support staff with dietary restrictions (ex. dairy free, no seafood, gluten free, etc.)
• Ensure quality and safety of food by performing proper sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
• Work at an efficient and consistent pace, ensuring timely preparation and execution of all meals.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
• Adhere to all regulations including blood-borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Serve food in the proper portion sizes and at the proper temperatures.
• Assist in day to day management and mentorship of line cooks, prep cooks, culinary fellows, dishwashers, and those designated by the Executive Performance Chef/Performance Sous Chef.
• Perform additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Executive Performance Chef/Performance Sous Chef.

COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork
• Effective Communication - Verbal and Nonverbal
• Ability to work in a Fast-paced Environment
• Situational Awareness
• Utmost Professionalism
• Time Management
• Coachability
• Pursuit of Daily Excellence and Daily Improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Culinary Degree or certification.
• Minimum 3-5+ year of kitchen experience.
• At least 1 year experience in a supervisory role with culinary training.
• ServSafe Food Handlers permit, within 30 days of hire.
• Highly adaptable, with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Workspace.
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate team needs, will require evenings, weekend, and holiday work schedules as needed.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screening in accordance with company policy and insurance requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lift up to 50 pounds; repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements; bending and reaching.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Will be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, such as when working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers.
• Manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen appliances.

The Utah Mammoth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Utah Mammoth reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.