Lead Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth Path

Great Western Dining Inc.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service at North Central Texas College is seeking a skilled Lead Cook to prepare delicious meals and ensure timely delivery. You will follow recipes, manage mise en place, and guide junior staff to maintain consistent quality.

The ideal candidate has proven kitchen experience, familiarity with commercial equipment, and strong teamwork, communication, and sanitation practices to deliver memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Very good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.).
• Prepare, portion, cook food items for various meal periods or special events.
• Prepare and cook to order or items that require short preparation time.
• Ability to follow basic recipes and production information.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served; keep a sanitized and orderly kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Follow all company HACCP and safety policies.

Skills

Proven experience as cook

Familiarity with commercial kitchen

Cooking procedures knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Great Western Dining Service at North Central Texas College is seeking a skilled Lead Cook to prepare delicious meals and ensure timely delivery. You will follow recipes, manage mise en place, and guide junior staff to maintain consistent quality.

The ideal candidate has proven kitchen experience, familiarity with commercial equipment, and strong teamwork, communication, and sanitation practices to deliver memorable dining experiences for our guests.