Lead Cook - Coppin State University

Thompson Hospitality; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Line Cook at a prestigious university where you will prepare delicious meals and train kitchen staff. This role is perfect for someone passionate about culinary arts and eager to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for managing cooking stations, ensuring food quality, and collaborating with a dedicated kitchen team. With competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the college community while developing your culinary career in a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) matched up to 4%

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan for employees and relatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or similar role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook diverse menu items following recipes.
• Manage a cooking station, ensuring timely ingredient preparation.
• Monitor food quality, adjust as needed, and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

We are currently seeking a friendly, efficient Lead Line Cook to join our team at Coppin State University. As a Lead Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in preparing and cooking delicious and nutritious meals for the college community. You will train kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques, kitchen protocols, and safety standards. Delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely preparation and service of meals.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook diverse menu items following recipes.
• Manage a cooking station, ensuring timely ingredient preparation.
• Monitor food quality, adjust as needed, and maintain a clean workspace.
• Assist in inventory control, reporting shortages, and minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team, chefs, and dining staff for smooth operations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a line cook or similar role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to handle a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Who We Are:

Coppin State University is a historically Black university situated in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1900, it has a strong commitment to providing access to quality higher education for African American students. Coppin State offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a focus on promoting academic achievement and community engagement.

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast-growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year.

We provide 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.

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