Lead Cook - High-Volume Kitchen & Team Supervisor

Kewadin-Casino; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kewadin-Casino in Michigan seeks a Cook III to lead kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume casino setting. You will supervise cooks, stewards, and dishwashers, manage daily prep, and ensure timely, sanitary food preparation while delivering courteous customer service.

Responsibilities include coordinating inventory, scheduling, and adherence to recipes and safety standards, with emphasis on cost control and interdepartmental communication.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Three years of supervisory experience or five years cooking in a high-volume restaurant; or 5 years combined supervisory and cooking experience.
• Certification/License: Culinary Certification preferred. Sanitation Certificate required within 6 months of hire; training provided.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong organizational skills; knowledge of inventory cost and payroll processing; basic math; strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse staff and customers; flexible to shifts; ability to work extended hours; Native American preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cooks, stewards, and dishwasher team members.
• Assist management with scheduling, inventory, and daily duties.
• Prepare prep lists, assign tasks, and monitor prep progress.
• Read menus to forecast needs for business, banquets, and deliveries.
• Ensure proper food handling, timing, and sanitary preparation across stations.
• Supervise cooking and dish-up of all foods; ensure recipes followed.
• Communicate prep status to next shift and uphold Kewadin Casinos standards.
• Control waste and costs; maintain safe, clean kitchen; perform duties of subordinates as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High-volume cooking

Communication skills

Inventory cost

Education

Culinary Certification

Sanitation Certificate

Job description

Kewadin-Casino in Michigan seeks a Cook III to lead kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume casino setting. You will supervise cooks, stewards, and dishwashers, manage daily prep, and ensure timely, sanitary food preparation while delivering courteous customer service.

Responsibilities include coordinating inventory, scheduling, and adherence to recipes and safety standards, with emphasis on cost control and interdepartmental communication.