Lead Cook

Vi; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Exceptional benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off from day one

Paid maternity and paternity benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Vi is seeking a Lead Cook to join its culinary team in Scottsdale. The candidate will manage production at all stations and support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in delivering high-quality dishes.

Requirements include 3 years of line-cook experience, strong knife skills, and proficiency with a POS system. High school diploma or GED is required, with culinary education preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of basic line cooking experience in a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel or senior living company.
• Proficient in sauté, sweating, poaching, stove cookery, stir-fry and grilling/broiling; advanced knife skills; proficient in butchering and seafood preparation.
• Strong communications and basic supervisory skills; ability to use a POS system and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production across all stations and assist Executive Chef or Sous Chef to maintain high-quality food.
• Assign work to staff and assist with training and development of Cooks and Kitchen Attendants.
• Assist with menu development and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Support Kitchen Attendant and Pastry Chef as needed.

Skills

Line cooking

Sauté

Knife skills

Butchery

Seafood prep

POS system

Supervisory skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary education (preferred)

Tools

POS system

Job description

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 Silverstone is located at 23005 N. 74th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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.

• 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.

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

Pay Range

USD $22.51 - USD $28.13 /Hr.