Lead Cook: Elevate Meals & Lead a Kitchen Team

UMOM New Day Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix seeks a Lead Cook to manage advanced cooking operations in our fast-paced kitchen, lead and develop the team, and ensure adherence to health codes.

The role requires leadership, inventory management, and training experience, with a focus on catering, baking, and safety. Scheduling includes full-time hours, with a dynamic shift pattern in a busy shelter program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Catering and café or barista experience preferred.
• Experience in kitchen training and/or instructing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs culinary skills at an advanced level, including all cooking methods, baking, pastry cooking, and leading of catering meal cooking.
• Ensures food production at UMOM kitchens maintains food quality, accurate portion control, and timely delivery.
• Provides training for kitchen staff.
• Leads the back-of-house training portion of the Homegrown student program, in collaboration with the Culinary Training Manager.
• Manages inventory of all program supplies and works with Managers to manage related expenses.
• Operates with speed, efficiency and mindfulness towards kitchen organization and sanitation.

Skills

Advanced cooking

Kitchen leadership

Staff training

Inventory management

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix seeks a Lead Cook to manage advanced cooking operations in our fast-paced kitchen, lead and develop the team, and ensure adherence to health codes.

The role requires leadership, inventory management, and training experience, with a focus on catering, baking, and safety. Scheduling includes full-time hours, with a dynamic shift pattern in a busy shelter program.