Lead Cook: Mentor a Fast-Paced Venue Kitchen

Compass Group, North America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,730,000 - 32,374,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Even app savings

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Levy Sector in Utah is seeking a Lead Cook to support daily kitchen operations and lead the culinary team for Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth events at the Delta Center. You will help prep, cook, and supervise across hot and cold lines, ensuring Levy's standards and food safety are met under the direction of the Executive Chef.

The role requires culinary experience and leadership ability, with availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and Delta Center events.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or professional kitchen experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles and safe handling.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience on hot and cold production lines.
• Ability to multitask with quality focus.
• Must be dependable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Spanish and English communication skills are a plus.
• Must stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and Delta Center events.
• Must obtain Utah Food Handler Permit.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote Levy's Family Values and team culture.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and Levy standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations on hot and cold lines.
• Delegate tasks and monitor production for timely service.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and Sous Chefs on event menus.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and safe handling practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and workstations.
• Assist with rotation, labeling, storage, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Communicate effectively with culinary team, managers, and FOH.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership experience

Food safety HACCP

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Spanish & English

Stamina

Event readiness

Job description

Levy Sector in Utah is seeking a Lead Cook to support daily kitchen operations and lead the culinary team for Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth events at the Delta Center. You will help prep, cook, and supervise across hot and cold lines, ensuring Levy's standards and food safety are met under the direction of the Executive Chef.

The role requires culinary experience and leadership ability, with availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and Delta Center events.