Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor (Back-of-House)

GCE; Gulfport (MS); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is hiring a Cook II to accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present large quantities of food for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. The role requires at least two years in back-of-house food service, potential supervisory experience, and completion of ServSafe certification within 90 days.

Applicants must read recipes, follow menus, and be able to interact with customers and staff; background

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of back-of-house food service experience.
• 2 years supervisory/lead role preferred.
• Pass ServSafe Certification or equivalent within 90 days.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations.
• Ability to read and quantify recipes and menus.
• Eligible for work on specified contract(s).
• Able to interact with customers, government personnel, subcontractors, and management.
• Able to follow instructions and pass screenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present large quantities of food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.
• Follow client accounts and requirements; adapt to business needs.
• Support other kitchen tasks as needed.

Skills

Back-of-house experience

Supervisory experience

Recipe reading & quantification

Customer interaction

Background screening readiness

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is hiring a Cook II to accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present large quantities of food for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. The role requires at least two years in back-of-house food service, potential supervisory experience, and completion of ServSafe certification within 90 days.

Applicants must read recipes, follow menus, and be able to interact with customers and staff; background