Lead Cook (3346)

Genuine Foods; Williamstown (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee culinary operations in a vibrant school environment. This role emphasizes the importance of fresh, wholesome meals and requires a commitment to food safety and team leadership. As a Lead Cook, you will not only prepare delicious meals but also inspire a team dedicated to enhancing students' well-being through nourishing food. Join a mission-driven organization that values integrity, accountability, and a people-first approach, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.

Benefits

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

401K

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of line cook or culinary experience.
• 1+ year of management experience in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging meals and manage daily operations.
• Lead a team of cooks while ensuring food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Management Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Job description

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About Genuine Foods

At Genuine Foods, we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity, and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food, combined with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs, can transform lives and build community. Our focus is food service management, but our impact extends beyond the plate, achieved through collaboration with our customers, partners, and dedicated team.

About This Position
The Lead Cook / Cook Supervisor will be based in a higher education school setting. This role involves executing daily/weekly menus according to company recipes and managing daily operations of the commissary. Key responsibilities include preparing engaging meals, leading a team of cooks, managing prep work, and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety standards are consistently followed.
• Be flexible and team-oriented.
• Possess 3+ years of line cook or culinary experience.
• Have 1+ year of management experience.
• Be willing to learn USDA National School Lunch Program compliance requirements.
• Maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness.
• Be punctual and adhere to attendance policies.
• Be able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be interested in and committed to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to support students’ physical and mental well-being.
• Be able to work in a school environment.

Benefits and Perks

• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Performance-based bonuses

Genuine Values

TRUSTWORTHINESS: We operate with integrity, reliability, and consistency, delivering our best every time.

PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: We own our results, solve problems creatively, and learn from mistakes—no excuses.

PEOPLE FIRST: We prioritize people, ensuring every individual is valued and seen.

TRANSPARENCY: We promote openness and honesty in all aspects of our business, fostering successful partnerships.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services