Lead Cook: High-Volume Kitchen & Guest Service

Fair-Oaks-Farms; Fair Oaks (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Oaks Farms is seeking a Lead Cook for its Farmhouse Restaurant in Fair Oaks, Indiana. This full-time hourly role involves preparing foods to standard recipes, managing prep lists, and ensuring sanitation and safety standards.

You will work at various kitchen stations, communicate with dining room staff, and participate in ongoing training and opening/closing duties to support a fast-paced operation. Candidates should have at least 1 year related experience, be able to lift up to 50 pounds,

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Reading and following recipes and measurements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of foods to standard in a high-volume operation.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures and food safety practices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, courteous guest service and coordinate with dining room staff.
• Learn and be familiar with Farmhouse Restaurant operations and answer general questions.
• Read food orders and prepare items according to established menus and recipes.
• Prepare all items to standard recipes to ensure consistency.
• Maintain sanitation and safe food handling practices in all work areas.
• Complete opening, closing and other side duties as assigned by Chefs and Management.

Skills

Communication

Recipe reading

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Physical stamina

Job description

Fair Oaks Farms is seeking a Lead Cook for its Farmhouse Restaurant in Fair Oaks, Indiana. This full-time hourly role involves preparing foods to standard recipes, managing prep lists, and ensuring sanitation and safety standards.

You will work at various kitchen stations, communicate with dining room staff, and participate in ongoing training and opening/closing duties to support a fast-paced operation. Candidates should have at least 1 year related experience, be able to lift up to 50 pounds,