Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader: Menu & Quality Champion

Areas USA, Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. is hiring a Cook 3 in Tampa, FL to lead kitchen operations and deliver high-quality meals. You will review menus, prep sheets, and orders, ensuring proper temperatures, portion sizes, and packaging to spec.

You will train kitchen team members, monitor costs, and uphold health codes while working with management to optimize labor and overhead. The role requires at least 2 years in back-of-the-house foodservice, basic math for measurements, and the physical ability to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills to calculate recipe measurements.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle hot/kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and ensure proper temperatures, storage, and packaging.
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and stocked; maintain sanitary facilities.
• Open, close, and perform side work and assist with end-of-day inventory.

Job description

Areas USA, Inc. is hiring a Cook 3 in Tampa, FL to lead kitchen operations and deliver high-quality meals. You will review menus, prep sheets, and orders, ensuring proper temperatures, portion sizes, and packaging to spec.

You will train kitchen team members, monitor costs, and uphold health codes while working with management to optimize labor and overhead. The role requires at least 2 years in back-of-the-house foodservice, basic math for measurements, and the physical ability to lift up to 50