Lead Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Leader & Mentor

Ultipro; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Champion Hills Club in Hendersonville, NC, is seeking a Lead Cook to join our fast-paced golf and hospitality team. You will lead kitchen line operations, ensure high standards of quality and presentation, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development.

The role requires 1–3 years of professional cooking experience, strong knife skills, and food safety knowledge; ServSafe certification preferred. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of professional cooking experience; supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, and food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality and composure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Lead and coordinate kitchen line operations during service, ensuring timing, quality, and presentation.
• Supervise and train line cooks and prep staff in proper cooking methods, food handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor food levels and assist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of ingredients.
• Ensure all stations are set up and stocked prior to service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas.
• Work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to assist in menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings.
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation regulations as required by local, state, and federal laws.
• Support a positive and professional kitchen culture built on teamwork and respect.
• Assist in inventory control and minimizing food waste.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Knife skills

Food safety

Organizational skills

Communication

ServSafe (certification)

Job description

Champion Hills Club in Hendersonville, NC, is seeking a Lead Cook to join our fast-paced golf and hospitality team. You will lead kitchen line operations, ensure high standards of quality and presentation, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development.

The role requires 1–3 years of professional cooking experience, strong knife skills, and food safety knowledge; ServSafe certification preferred. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.