Lead Cook — Kitchen Leader & Trainer

Concessions International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Concessions International is seeking a Cook to lead kitchen activities in the absence of the Kitchen Manager. You will cook, plate, and ensure portion standards align with production requirements, while organizing daily pull and prep lists.

You will test foods for proper cooking, monitor temperatures across equipment, maintain clean prep areas, and follow safety and hygiene practices. Training new cooks and completing required paperwork are also expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and communicate information in English.

Responsibilities

• Must lead without Kitchen Manager's presence.
• Cook, plate, and follow portion standards for food products per production requirements.
• Organize and plan activities by reviewing daily pull and prep lists.
• Cook and store food at required temperatures; label, date, and rotate products per standards.
• Test foods for proper cooking using tasting, smelling, measurements or other utensils.
• Monitor and maintain proper cooking temperatures of large-volume equipment (grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, roasters).
• Maintain food prep area; clean equipment and workstations after use.
• Follow safe food handling and hygiene practices.
• Adhere to workplace safety standards and report equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Open/close side works per established checklists.
• Train new cooks on company standards and procedures; complete required training paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

English communication

Mathematics

Reasoning ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Concessions International is seeking a Cook to lead kitchen activities in the absence of the Kitchen Manager. You will cook, plate, and ensure portion standards align with production requirements, while organizing daily pull and prep lists.

You will test foods for proper cooking, monitor temperatures across equipment, maintain clean prep areas, and follow safety and hygiene practices. Training new cooks and completing required paperwork are also expected.