Lead Line Cook: Culinary Leadership & Growth

Great Wolf Lodge; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health savings account

Telehealth resources

Life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation time off

Paid parental leave

Grow your career: cross-training, and

Great Perks: discounted vacations and…

Learn While You Earn: on-the-job and培训

Well-Being program and EAP

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Great Wolf Lodge is seeking a Lead Line Cook to manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Sous Chef, oversee prep and inventory, and help train staff. The role offers a fast-paced environment with a starting pay of $26.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, supervising line cooks, coordinating with the Sous Chef, and ensuring quality food presentation across restaurants and banquets. Extensive benefits and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Three years of cook experience in a similar environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and sanitation issues.
• Ability to work with POS and Kitchen Display System.
• Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Permits and ServSafe certification as required.
• Criminal background check and drug screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Sous Chef and assist in preparation and presentation of all foods.
• Maintain sanitation and complete daily logs and sheets.
• Oversee kitchen staff activities and monitor food production.
• Resolves operational issues and ensures smooth shift flow.
• Coordinate prep, restocking, breaks, and end-of-shift cleaning.
• Maintain rapport with hotel staff for efficient operations.
• Assist other restaurants during peak periods.
• Prepare schedules for Executive Chef approval.
• Communicate closing reports to F&B operations team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

POS system knowledge

Teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary education degree (preferred)

Tools

POS system

Kitchen Display System

Job description

Great Wolf Lodge is seeking a Lead Line Cook to manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Sous Chef, oversee prep and inventory, and help train staff. The role offers a fast-paced environment with a starting pay of $26.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, supervising line cooks, coordinating with the Sous Chef, and ensuring quality food presentation across restaurants and banquets. Extensive benefits and growth opportunities are highlighted.