Performance Kitchen Lead — Fast-Paced, Team-Driven

Mammoth Restoration; Little Willow (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Mammoth is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily food preparation and supervise the culinary team in a fast-paced setting. You will ensure sanitary standards, proper portion sizes, and timely service for all meals, while collaborating with nutrition staff to meet player-specific needs.

The role requires a culinary degree or certification, 3-5+ years of kitchen experience, supervisory experience, and ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree or certification.
• Minimum 3-5+ year of kitchen experience.
• At least 1 year experience in a supervisory role with culinary training.
• ServSafe Food Handlers permit, within 30 days of hire.
• Highly adaptable, with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Workspace.
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate team needs, will require evenings, weekend, and holiday work schedules as needed.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screening in accordance with company policy and insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily preparation of food items for all meals in collaboration with the nutrition team.
• Lead culinary team on meal executions, kitchen organization, and day-to-day training.
• Follow recipes and presentation specs; manage inventory for daily/weekly needs.
• Assist with recipe/menu development and evaluate new items for quality.
• Restock and organize items daily; maintain clean, sanitary workstations and kitchen.
• Prepare dishes for players/coaches with dietary restrictions.
• Ensure food safety and proper sanitation; monitor temperatures and storage.
• Work at efficient pace to meet daily meal needs.
• Support day-to-day management of line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced work

Situational awareness

Professionalism

Time management

Coachability

Excellence pursuit

Education

Culinary degree or certification

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Utah Mammoth is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily food preparation and supervise the culinary team in a fast-paced setting. You will ensure sanitary standards, proper portion sizes, and timely service for all meals, while collaborating with nutrition staff to meet player-specific needs.

The role requires a culinary degree or certification, 3-5+ years of kitchen experience, supervisory experience, and ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.