Lead Cook — Creative Culinary Leader & Team Mentor

Air-Culinaire-Worldwide; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Medical plans with employer contrib.

Dental and Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

HSA/FSA options

Generous vacation program

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide in San Diego seeks a Lead Cook to oversee both hot and cold preparations, ensuring high-quality presentation and adherence to customer specifications. The role includes supervising cooks, training staff, and maintaining HACCP compliance on site.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of kitchen experience, ServSafe certification, and a passion for Italian cuisine and catering. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; catering or fine dining experience preferred.
• 2-3 years of kitchen experience in catering or fine dining.
• Current ServSafe Food Handling Certificate required at hire or within 45 days.
• Ability to take orders and work well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience with Italian cuisine and catering is a plus.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated.
• Prior hospitality/food culinary supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce top quality hot and cold foods and displays.
• Train and direct Air Culinaire team members; audit trays and displays for food safety.
• Ensure food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Maintain quality and presentation per customer specifications.
• Support maintenance and safety of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

ServSafe

Team leadership

Italian cuisine knowledge

Food safety

Education

High School diploma

ServSafe certification

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide in San Diego seeks a Lead Cook to oversee both hot and cold preparations, ensuring high-quality presentation and adherence to customer specifications. The role includes supervising cooks, training staff, and maintaining HACCP compliance on site.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of kitchen experience, ServSafe certification, and a passion for Italian cuisine and catering. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic kitchen environment.