Lead Cook — Culinary Team Leader

Pinehurst Resort; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinehurst Resort is seeking a capable line cook to join our culinary team. You will train, supervise and work alongside other cooks and staff to prepare, cook, and present dishes to Pinehurst standards, with safety and sanitation as top priorities.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely production, mastering kitchen equipment, maintaining quality and the proper handling of food from prep to service, and collaborating with front-of-house to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of kitchen experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food production is completed in a timely manner.
• Master use of knives, broilers, ovens and other kitchen equipment, and be able to demonstrate appropriate use to staff.
• Ensure quality, taste, counts & weights, and appearance of food are consistently in accordance with Pinehurst standards.
• Ensure safe and sanitary procedures are followed at all times.
• Control proper usage and rotation of food, labeling as appropriate.
• Maintain proper temperatures during service and transportation of food items.
• Coach line staff regarding appropriate cooking, maintenance, safety, sanitation and other procedures.
• Delegate to line staff as necessary to efficient operation of the kitchen.
• Alert Chef or Chef’s designee to any food quality issues that may have an adverse effect on Pinehurst Resort culinary operations.
• Communicate any and all information pertaining to food preparation/ordering to Chef or Chef’s Designee.
• Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of two years of experience

Supervisory experience preferred

Job description

Pinehurst Resort is seeking a capable line cook to join our culinary team. You will train, supervise and work alongside other cooks and staff to prepare, cook, and present dishes to Pinehurst standards, with safety and sanitation as top priorities.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely production, mastering kitchen equipment, maintaining quality and the proper handling of food from prep to service, and collaborating with front-of-house to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.