Lead Cook — Stadium Kitchen Leader (Instapay)

Levy Restaurants; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early wage access)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Restaurants in Salt Lake City seeks a Lead Cook to join the team behind an unforgettable dining experience for Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth events at the Delta Center. You will lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality food while maintaining safety standards.

You will work alongside the Executive Chef and culinary team, overseeing hot and cold lines, coordinating with managers, and delivering exceptional service to thousands of guests at fast-paced events.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or commercial kitchen experience is required.
• Previous leadership, trainer, or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and safe food-handling practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate others in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Comfortable working on both hot and cold production lines.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and willing to learn.
• Spanish and English communication skills are a plus.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, Utah Jazz games, Utah Mammoth games, concerts, and other Delta Center events.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Utah Food Handler Permit.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote Levy's Family Values: Nice, Innovative, Passionate, and Inclusive.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, production guides, and Levy quality standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations on both the hot line and cold prep line.
• Delegate tasks and monitor daily production to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Partner with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and fellow Lead Cooks to execute event menus successfully.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and consistency throughout each event.
• Ensure all food is prepared, held, and served following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, including equipment and workstations.
• Assist with product rotation, labeling, storage, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Communicate effectively with culinary team members, managers, warehouse staff, and Front of House teams.
• Help train, coach, and support new culinary team members while fostering a positive team environment.
• Respond quickly to changing event needs while maintaining quality and efficiency.Follow all Levy, Delta Center, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support successful event execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Time management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

Levy Restaurants in Salt Lake City seeks a Lead Cook to join the team behind an unforgettable dining experience for Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth events at the Delta Center. You will lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality food while maintaining safety standards.

You will work alongside the Executive Chef and culinary team, overseeing hot and cold lines, coordinating with managers, and delivering exceptional service to thousands of guests at fast-paced events.