Lead Cook - High-Volume & Catering

IHA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

IHA in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a skilled Culinary Professional to produce safe, high-quality foods according to guidelines and recipes. You will maintain a clean, sanitized, organized kitchen and contribute to patient and customer satisfaction.

This role may lead kitchen operations, handle batch and large-volume cooking, and requires effective communication with supervisors and team members. Shifts include early mornings with weekends and some holidays.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent; advanced culinary training preferred.
• Licensure / Certification: Completion of Sanitation Certification Course or ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional culinary experience. Commercial large volume cooking experience preferred.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of food preparation by recipe required.
• Ability to complete assignments under direct periodic supervision.
• Ability to supervise and assist in training and development.
• The ability to work independently as a part of a team. Strong attention to detail and good organization skills.
• Must be compatible with others and work well in a service situation with many different people.
• Must have a clean and neat appearance.

Responsibilities

• Produces assigned items without direct supervision.
• Performs advance preparation in accordance with written or verbal instructions from the Operations Manager.
• Stores leftover food in accordance with approved sanitation practices.
• Keeps work area clean on an ongoing basis using Infection Control procedures and in accordance with Broward County Health Department.
• Assist with catering of special functions.
• Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Food preparation by recipe

Teamwork and independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced culinary training

Job description

IHA in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a skilled Culinary Professional to produce safe, high-quality foods according to guidelines and recipes. You will maintain a clean, sanitized, organized kitchen and contribute to patient and customer satisfaction.

This role may lead kitchen operations, handle batch and large-volume cooking, and requires effective communication with supervisors and team members. Shifts include early mornings with weekends and some holidays.