Lead Cook — Elevate Quality & Lead a Culinary Team

The-Olympia-Companies-1; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Paid holidays

Earned wage access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sober support network

Recovery-friendly workplace

Exclusive hotel travel discounts

Job summary

Olympia Hospitality in Massachusetts is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare high quality meals per menu and production schedules set by the Executive Chef, with responsibility to guide kitchen staff and ensure timely service.

You will follow SOPs, maintain prep logs, monitor inventories, and uphold health and food safety programs in compliance with state and federal regulations. We’re a community-first, values-driven workplace focused on growth and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years grill experience.
• Experience leading and directing the work of others helpful.
• Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals per standards and menus.
• Direct and supervise kitchen staff; delegate tasks.
• Follow SOPs, logs, and inventories.
• Maintain health and food safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teaching others

Follow instructions

Learn quickly

Working under pressure

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts education preferred

Serve-Safe Certification

Allergy Awareness Training preferred

Tools

Production kitchen equipment

Job description

Olympia Hospitality in Massachusetts is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare high quality meals per menu and production schedules set by the Executive Chef, with responsibility to guide kitchen staff and ensure timely service.

You will follow SOPs, maintain prep logs, monitor inventories, and uphold health and food safety programs in compliance with state and federal regulations. We’re a community-first, values-driven workplace focused on growth and guest satisfaction.