Lead Cook: Kitchen Leader & Quality Standards

Areas USA, Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc in Detroit is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise kitchen staff, prepare and store food to quality standards, and manage portions, temperatures, and inventory.

This role requires at least two years of culinary experience, the ability to read prep sheets and recipes, basic math skills, and strong leadership to ensure efficient kitchen operations and adherence to sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary service role.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills to calculate measurements and portions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work of kitchen assistants in preparing, cooking, and storing food.
• Ensure proper temperatures and safe storage of all products.
• Maintain freshness and quality of all menu items and packages.
• Perform opening/closing and side work duties per guidelines.
• Follow health codes, sanitation regulations, and company procedures.
• Complete end-of-day inventory and related duties.

Skills

Culinary experience

Reading recipes

Basic math

Job description

Areas USA, Inc in Detroit is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise kitchen staff, prepare and store food to quality standards, and manage portions, temperatures, and inventory.

This role requires at least two years of culinary experience, the ability to read prep sheets and recipes, basic math skills, and strong leadership to ensure efficient kitchen operations and adherence to sanitation and safety standards.