Lead Cook: High-Volume Kitchen & Team Leader

Kewadin Casinos; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kewadin Casinos in Michigan seeks a Cook III to oversee all phases of food preparation, ensure safe handling, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen. You will supervise cooks, stewards, and dishwashers, while delivering attentive, professional service to guests.

This role requires supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen, ability to forecast needs, manage inventories, and ensure recipes are followed. You may assist with scheduling and training to uphold Kewadin Casinos’ standards.

Qualifications

• Education and experience as stated: High school diploma preferred; 3 years supervisory or 5 years cooking in a high-volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Check cooler, freezer, and dry storage inventories and coordinate requisitions.
• Assist management with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and daily duties in all food outlets.
• Create daily prep list and supervise prep and cooking; check status of prep work.
• Forecast business needs based on menus and events; prepare for expected functions and special deliveries.
• Maintain time/temperature controls and sanitary handling; supervise cooking and dish-up as needed.
• Communicate prep status to staff for the next shift; ensure recipes are followed.
• Communicate with staff and management on daily business issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High-volume cooking

Food preparation

Inventory management

Menu forecasting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kewadin Casinos in Michigan seeks a Cook III to oversee all phases of food preparation, ensure safe handling, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen. You will supervise cooks, stewards, and dishwashers, while delivering attentive, professional service to guests.

This role requires supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen, ability to forecast needs, manage inventories, and ensure recipes are followed. You may assist with scheduling and training to uphold Kewadin Casinos’ standards.