Lead Cook - High-Volume Campus Dining Leader

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Bus rides

Retirement contributions

Uniform provided

Longevity pay

Paid vacation

Career development

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Lead Cook to support University Housing and Dining on UT Main Campus. The role leads the cooking team, prepares meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and ensures recipes are followed accurately in a high-volume dining operation.

The position emphasizes food safety, labeling, temperature controls, and collaboration with front-of-house staff to meet service needs. Salary starts at $47,500 plus depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Cook in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Experience training or leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Experience operating cooking equipment.
• Experience following recipes.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in preparing all types of food items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner utilizing commercial kitchen equipment.
• Read and comprehend recipes, including handling recipe conversions.
• Independently prepare recipes in a high-volume establishment.
• Execute recipes according to business needs, aiming to reduce waste and provide the freshest product possible.
• Report any recipe discrepancies to the chef.

Skills

Cook experience

Team leadership

Kitchen equipment operation

Recipe following

Food safety training

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Lead Cook to support University Housing and Dining on UT Main Campus. The role leads the cooking team, prepares meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and ensures recipes are followed accurately in a high-volume dining operation.

The position emphasizes food safety, labeling, temperature controls, and collaboration with front-of-house staff to meet service needs. Salary starts at $47,500 plus depending on qualifications.