Lead Cook: High-Volume Campus Dining

utaustin; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions

Uniform Provided

Longevity Pay

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & professional developm.

Job summary

University Housing and Dining at UT Austin on the UT Main Campus seeks a Lead Cook to assist the Sous Chefs with daily food production, staff assignments, and production records in a high-volume dining operation.

Lead cooks will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, read recipes, minimize waste, maintain food safety logs, train new cooks, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely, attractive service. Shift differential applies; benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a cook in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Experience training or leading staff.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and adapt portions.
• Completion of Food Safety Training as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in preparing all types of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Read recipes, perform recipe conversions, and minimize waste.
• Ensure food safety standards and proper labeling and storage.
• Train current and new cooks and coordinate with front-of-house staff.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace and present visually appealing dishes.

Skills

Staff leadership

Recipe reading & scaling

Food safety knowledge

High-volume cooking

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

University Housing and Dining at UT Austin on the UT Main Campus seeks a Lead Cook to assist the Sous Chefs with daily food production, staff assignments, and production records in a high-volume dining operation.

Lead cooks will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, read recipes, minimize waste, maintain food safety logs, train new cooks, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely, attractive service. Shift differential applies; benefits are provided.