Lead Cook: Menu Production & Quality Champion

Piccadilly-Restaurant; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piccadilly Cafeteria in Jackson, MS is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily production, ensure recipes are followed, and maintain precise portioning. This role requires leadership in the kitchen, training of staff, and adherence to food safety standards.

The Lead Cook will coordinate with management to ensure menu planning and production schedules are met, while maintaining high quality and consistent portions during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Reads and comprehends written recipes and instructions for food preparation and production.
• Able to adjust recipe portions to accommodate menu planning and production.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper production of menu items daily.
• Ensures specified weights and portions are used for all products and recipes.
• Properly labels and wraps/covers product for storage.
• Maintains food safety standards and cleans and sanitizes equipment and surfaces.
• Communicates discrepancies in product availability or production levels to chef and manager.

Job description

Piccadilly Cafeteria in Jackson, MS is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily production, ensure recipes are followed, and maintain precise portioning. This role requires leadership in the kitchen, training of staff, and adherence to food safety standards.

The Lead Cook will coordinate with management to ensure menu planning and production schedules are met, while maintaining high quality and consistent portions during busy periods.