Lead Cook: Kitchen Leader & Team Mentor

Leisure Sports Hospitality; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Leisure Sports Hospitality in California is seeking a Lead Cook to partner with the Sous Chef, lead kitchen staff, and uphold quality standards across all stations.

Responsibilities include hiring and training line cooks, supervising food preparation, ensuring safety and sanitation, and maintaining accurate portion sizes while minimizing waste. A ServSafe certification is preferred. This fulltime role requires strong leadership and culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Must have strong culinary skills and food prep experience.
• Ability to hire, train, supervise, and coach kitchen staff.
• Commitment to safety, sanitation, and standards across all stations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching staff.
• Supervise kitchen preparation for service at all stations and ensure correct portion sizes.
• Oversee adherence to safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Team Player

Food Prep Experience

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Leisure Sports Hospitality in California is seeking a Lead Cook to partner with the Sous Chef, lead kitchen staff, and uphold quality standards across all stations.

Responsibilities include hiring and training line cooks, supervising food preparation, ensuring safety and sanitation, and maintaining accurate portion sizes while minimizing waste. A ServSafe certification is preferred. This fulltime role requires strong leadership and culinary skills.