Lead Cook — Fast-Track Growth & Creative Kitchen Leadership

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service at Avila University seeks a Lead Cook to craft delicious meals and deliver them on time. You will set up stations, prep ingredients, and cook to order while following recipes and production information.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with a diverse team to provide high-quality dining experiences. Previous cook experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment and techniques are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of 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 environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Follow all company HACCP and safety policies

Skills

Cook experience

Kitchen equipment

Cooking methods

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Communication

Job description

Great Western Dining Service at Avila University seeks a Lead Cook to craft delicious meals and deliver them on time. You will set up stations, prep ingredients, and cook to order while following recipes and production information.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with a diverse team to provide high-quality dining experiences. Previous cook experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment and techniques are required.