Lead Production Cook – High-End Event Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to your wages)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA at Fiserv Forum's Gallagher Club in Milwaukee seeks a union Lead Production Cook for part-time, event-based service. You will prepare and cook menu items per Levy standards, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure food safety during high-end events.

Open availability including nights, weekends and holidays is required; previous production cook experience in fine dining is required. Join a team dedicated to outstanding guest experiences and professional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a production cook in a fine dining or upscale restaurant is required.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to follow recipe while utilizing a scale and be able to do math conversions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented kitchen.
• Team player with excellent communication and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training is a plus .
• Food Handler Certification (as required by local regulations).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and Levy standards, using various cooking and knife techniques with strong attention to detail.
• Set up and stock the kitchen line with all necessary ingredients, menu items and small wares.
• Always maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations including shared equipment and/or workstations.
• Food safety knowledge while ensuring proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Effectively communicate with Sous Chef, kitchen staff, and front-of-house team to ensure timely service.
• Great work ethic with sense of urgency.
• Be able to adapt to high-pressure situations and busy service periods, requiring cooks to maintain composure and efficiency.

Skills

Production cook experience

Culinary skills

Recipe following

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Availability

Diploma or equivalent

Food Handler Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compass Group USA at Fiserv Forum's Gallagher Club in Milwaukee seeks a union Lead Production Cook for part-time, event-based service. You will prepare and cook menu items per Levy standards, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure food safety during high-end events.

Open availability including nights, weekends and holidays is required; previous production cook experience in fine dining is required. Join a team dedicated to outstanding guest experiences and professional hospitality.