Lead Line Cook: Culinary Team Leader for Dining & Events

FirstService Residential; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Training travel

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Lead Line Cook in Florida to assist the Executive and Sous Chefs in delivering an exceptional culinary program. You will train staff, maintain a clean kitchen, and support catering and events, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include menu collaboration, hands-on kitchen work, inventory control, and leading staff through various service types with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
• Stay current with culinary and dining trends.
• Able to follow instructions from Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Strong communication, listening, and written skills.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Problem solving and good judgment.
• Team player but can work independently.
• Knowledge of ware washing and sanitation procedures.
• Must be able to operate and clean kitchen equipment.
• Serve Safe Food Handler documentation within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Keep current with industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to deliver vibrant menus.
• Hands-on ability to work in any kitchen position.
• Ensure kitchen health standards comply with federal, state, and local health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Train co-workers on cooking techniques.
• Assist in supervising catering for functions.
• Participate in prep and daily kitchen setup.
• Maintain energy and professionalism during service hours.
• Oversee inventory and production within budgeted guidelines.
• Lead staff through all service types (a la carte, buffet, etc.).

Skills

Evening availability

Culinary trends

Follow instructions

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Sanitation knowledge

Equipment knowledge

Job description

FirstService Residential is seeking a Lead Line Cook in Florida to assist the Executive and Sous Chefs in delivering an exceptional culinary program. You will train staff, maintain a clean kitchen, and support catering and events, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include menu collaboration, hands-on kitchen work, inventory control, and leading staff through various service types with a focus on quality and efficiency.