Lead Cook: Elevate Kitchen Ops & Menu Quality

Stonebridge Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies is seeking a PM Lead Cook at The Slate Denver, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in the heart of downtown Denver. The Lead Cook will supervise culinary operations, ensure food quality, and manage the kitchen team to meet established standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing meal preparation, portioning, and presentation, coordinating with banquet and outlet managers, maintaining inventory and sanitation, and training staff to deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar culinary position.
• 2-year culinary degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and presentation standards.
• Experience supervising a culinary team and training staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises culinary staff, including hiring, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversees cooking operations, ensuring adherence to recipes, portions, and garnishing standards.
• Prepares and cooks food items according to designated recipes.
• Ensures food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation meet standards.
• Manages inventory by receiving, checking, and rotating food supplies.
• Ensures proper food storage and sanitation to prevent spoilage.
• Collaborates with Banquet and Outlet Managers to forecast demand for events.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and equipment with stewards.
• Monitors safety and security protocols in the kitchen.
• Attends monthly department meetings and contributes to team development.

Skills

Cooking methods

Portioning

Presentation standards

Supervising culinary team

Recipe following

Food safety

Inventory management

Sanitation knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

2-year culinary degree

Tools

None

Job description

Stonebridge Companies is seeking a PM Lead Cook at The Slate Denver, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in the heart of downtown Denver. The Lead Cook will supervise culinary operations, ensure food quality, and manage the kitchen team to meet established standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing meal preparation, portioning, and presentation, coordinating with banquet and outlet managers, maintaining inventory and sanitation, and training staff to deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced