Lead Cook — High-Performance Sports Kitchen Leader

Mammoth Ice Center; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Mammoth is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily food preparation for a year-round athletic facility. You will work closely with the Executive Performance Chef and nutrition staff to ensure sanitary, timely, and high-quality meals for players and staff.

The role requires 3-5+ years kitchen experience, supervisory exposure, and ServSafe certification within 30 days. Flex hours including evenings and weekends are expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree or certification.
• Minimum 3-5+ year of kitchen experience.
• At least 1 year experience in a supervisory role with culinary training.
• ServSafe Food Handlers permit, within 30 days of hire.
• Highly adaptable, with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Workspace.
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate team needs, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screening.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily preparation of food items for all meals with the nutrition team.
• Lead culinary team on meal executions, kitchen organization, and training.
• Follow recipes and presentation specs; manage inventory for daily/weekly needs.
• Assist with recipe and menu development and evaluate current practices.
• Restock and organize items daily; maintain clean, sanitary workstations.
• Ensure food safety and proper storage; follow sanitation procedures.
• Provide meals for players/coaches with dietary restrictions.
• Maintain efficient, timely preparation and proper portion sizes.
• Mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen staff; support the Executive Chef.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Situational awareness

Utmost professionalism

Time management

Coachability

Pursuit of daily excellence

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Utah Mammoth is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily food preparation for a year-round athletic facility. You will work closely with the Executive Performance Chef and nutrition staff to ensure sanitary, timely, and high-quality meals for players and staff.

The role requires 3-5+ years kitchen experience, supervisory exposure, and ServSafe certification within 30 days. Flex hours including evenings and weekends are expected in a fast-paced environment.