Lead Cook - Culinary Team Leader

Sage Hospitality Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a Lead Cook for the Embassy Suites Bethesda culinary team in Bethesda, MD. This role focuses on food preparation, quality, and a safe work environment while contributing to cost control and staff development.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in food service, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong cooking knowledge. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered in a full-time setting.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year food service or related work.
• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the kitchen to ensure quality, consistent product.
• Assist in the production areas to attract, retain and motivate employees while providing a safe work environment; train, develop, empower, coach and counsel.
• Assist with scheduling and supervising the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe environment which meets standards.
• Assist with monitoring, analyzing and controlling labor and food costs; prepare reports to ensure budgets are met while quality is maintained.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production standards.
• Start food items prepared ahead of time, avoiding over-preparation.
• Date all food containers and rotate per SOP; keep perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation and line setup.
• Note any out-of-stock items or shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage, date/cover perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans to correct food cost problems; control waste per SOP.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a Lead Cook for the Embassy Suites Bethesda culinary team in Bethesda, MD. This role focuses on food preparation, quality, and a safe work environment while contributing to cost control and staff development.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in food service, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong cooking knowledge. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered in a full-time setting.