Lead Cook: Flexible Schedule, Menu Innovation & Service

PONZU LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

PONZU LLC in Costa Mesa is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-tier food quality, safety, and service. You will lead culinary professionals, manage production, and elevate offerings through menu planning and precise preparation.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, extensive kitchen experience in fine dining or high-volume settings, and a focus on safety and presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in dietary aide and dietary department operations.
• Proven expertise in menu planning and culinary techniques.
• Experience in fine dining or high-volume restaurants with focus on food safety.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service delivery in high-volume settings.
• Develop and implement creative menus that meet nutritional guidelines and customer preferences, incorporating dietary considerations.
• Oversee all aspects of food safety, sanitation, and sanitizing procedures to maintain compliance with health regulations.
• Manage food production processes, and cooking techniques, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and effectively while adhering to food handling standards.
• Train team members on knife skills, recipe adherence, food safety management, and proper food handling procedures.
• Coordinate meal preparation for restaurant service while maintaining high standards of presentation and taste.

Skills

Leadership / Team

Menu planning

Food safety

High-volume service

Knife skills

Culinary techniques

Dietary accommodations

Staff training

Sanitation standards

Quality control

Job description

PONZU LLC in Costa Mesa is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-tier food quality, safety, and service. You will lead culinary professionals, manage production, and elevate offerings through menu planning and precise preparation.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, extensive kitchen experience in fine dining or high-volume settings, and a focus on safety and presentation.