Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor - High-Volume Kitchen

Kewadin Casinos; Saint Ignace (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kewadin Casinos in Saint Ignace, MI seeks a Cook III to oversee all phases of food preparation, safety, and kitchen cleanliness. You will supervise cooks, stewards, and dishwashers, ensuring timely, high-quality meals and courteous service to guests.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to forecast needs for events, and adherence to recipes and cost controls. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of supervisory experience or five years of cooking in a high-volume restaurant.
• Culinary Certification preferred; Sanitation Certificate required within 6 months of hire.
• Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Native American preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check cooler, freezer, and dry storage inventories and coordinate requisitions.
• Assist management with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and daily duties in all food outlets.
• Create daily prep list, assign tasks and maintain prep logs.
• Read current menus to forecast needs for events, banquets, and deliveries.
• Supervise cooking and dish-up of all foods; ensure sanitary preparation.
• Communicate prep status to the next shift; ensure recipes are followed.
• Control cost and waste by minimizing spoilage and optimizing portions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen; perform duties of subordinates as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kewadin Casinos in Saint Ignace, MI seeks a Cook III to oversee all phases of food preparation, safety, and kitchen cleanliness. You will supervise cooks, stewards, and dishwashers, ensuring timely, high-quality meals and courteous service to guests.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to forecast needs for events, and adherence to recipes and cost controls. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is needed.