Lead Cook

Bowlero Corporation; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join their team as a Lead Cook, where your culinary skills and leadership will shine. In this vibrant environment, you'll lead the kitchen, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and customer service. With responsibilities ranging from mentoring staff to maintaining food safety standards, this role is perfect for those passionate about food and hospitality. Enjoy exciting perks like free bowling and discounts on food and beverages while working in a dynamic entertainment setting. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Free Bowling!

$1 Arcade Play

20% off Events

50% off Food & Beverages

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of operational experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to train and mentor kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare and serve food while ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Train kitchen staff on procedures and sanitation.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Workplace Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary or Food Management degree

Job description

Overview

Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as a Lead Cook and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today!

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following. The Lead Cook acts as a leader in the kitchen in the absence of the Kitchen Manager/Chef, assists in some management duties and prepares and serves food for customers.

• Plans and prepares food in appropriate quantities based on number of customers to be served using the Lucky Strike Entertainment operations manual and prep sheets.
• Assures all food orders are prepared, presented and delivered in accordance with the Lucky Strike Entertainment operations manual.
• Acts as a mentor to all kitchen staff. Trains these employees on procedures, presentation, sanitation, and safe use of all equipment and cost controls.
• Maintains the sanitation and organization of cooking area, storage areas, refrigeration and serving areas according to local and Lucky Strike Entertainment guidelines.
• Weekly checks the calibration of all cooking and refrigeration equipment to ensure product quality and freshness.
• Washes, rinses and sanitizes dishes, cooking equipment and utensils in accordance with local and state health department laws using only approved sanitation products.
• Receives food and supply order, ensuring that products received are in good condition, checks proper delivery temperatures, product codes and that invoice list matches products received. Immediately puts perishable items into refrigeration rotating stock, marking cases with the delivery date and tagging USE FIRST items.
• Works the food line preparing menu items, training and supervising kitchen staff by following the Lucky Strike Entertainment manual, ensuring only quality products are delivered to the customer.
• Proactively ensures that a clean, safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Readily assists colleagues with miscellaneous duties to prevent delays in the customer service experience.
• Promptly assists and responds to all customer questions or requests by immediately taking ownership of the inquiry and guiding to resolution.
• Must become certified in the Lucky Strike Entertainment specified alcohol service program within 14 days of employment and the Lucky Strike Entertainment specified food safety program within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as, extended workdays to support business needs.

WHAT IT TAKES

• Lead Cooks possess a highly developed sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity, respect for all individuals (customers, vendors, and employees) and solid communication skills.
• Lead Cooks must be strong team players, people developers, and possess knowledge of and adherence to workplace safety procedures.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three to five years of operational experience. Culinary or Food Management degree is a plus. Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.

PERKS (MORE REASONS YOU’LL LOVE YOUR JOB)

• Free Bowling!
• $1 Arcade Play
• 20% off Events
• 50% off Food & Beverages

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Typical entertainment environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and may lift objects with some assistance.

Job Type: Part-time

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location