Lead Cook — Creative Kitchen Leader & Team Builder

GREAT WESTERN DINING; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare flavorful meals and ensure timely delivery in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role requires multitasking, following recipes, and maintaining sanitation standards.

You will work with a team to deliver high-quality dishes with careful plating and presentation. The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and a positive attitude, with flexibility to work shifts including

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Very good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Prepare, portion, cook food items for various meal periods or special events
• Prepare and cook to order or items that require short preparation time
• Ability to follow basic recipes and production information
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Follow all company HACCP and safety policies

Skills

Proven experience as cook

Familiarity with commercial kitchen

Cooking procedures and methods

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Job description

Great Western Dining Service in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare flavorful meals and ensure timely delivery in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role requires multitasking, following recipes, and maintaining sanitation standards.

You will work with a team to deliver high-quality dishes with careful plating and presentation. The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and a positive attitude, with flexibility to work shifts including