Red Bridge Elementary Lead Cook

American Food & Vending

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with match

Delicious employee meal and beverage

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours and shifts

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Uniforms and Safety Shoes

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Lead Cook to ensure top-quality menu prep and presentation in a fast-paced environment. You will lead a kitchen station, supervise teammates, and maintain safety standards while delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to consistent quality. Located in Kansas City, MO, the position offers competitive pay and benefits per company policy.

Qualifications

Experience in lead kitchen role or hospitality/food service.
Basic knife skills are a plus.
Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated and eager to take on more duties.
Commitment to excellence in hospitality and guest satisfaction.
Ability to cross-train and adapt skills.
Safety and detail oriented.
Must lift up to 50 lbs and stand for shifts.

Responsibilities

Lead by example, support the team and improve dining services.
Cook, grill and serve menu offerings at a designated station.
Operate stove top, flat top, open flame grill and other equipment.
Transport pans and food safely between workstations.
Prepare and serve food per guest specifications.
Store foods with proper wrapping, dating and rotation.
Maintain temperature logs and production records.
Keep supplies stocked and take inventory as directed.
Set up and break down stations; sanitize equipment and utensils.
Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
Maintain focus on customer satisfaction and service quality.
Communicate professionally and efficiently with guests and team.
Be organized and may operate POS for orders and to-go items.
May perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Lead kitchen

Hospitality

Team leadership

Customer service

Multitasking

Safety oriented

Physical fitness

Tools

Flat top grill

Open flame grill

Stove top

Job description

Pay: - Pay varies by location

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Summary:

A Lead Cook with American Dining Creations ensures exceptional dining through accurate and efficient preparation, portion, grilling and presentation of menu offerings. Successful Lead Cooks exhibit strong leadership qualities, promote teamwork, and can multitask while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. By supporting the team, providing outstanding service, a smile, and appetizing food, our Lead Cooks create a memorable dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:

Lead by example, support the team, and take initiative to streamline and improve dining services.
Cook, grill and serve menu offerings within a designated station.
Utilize a stove top, flat top, open flame grill and other necessary kitchen equipment.
Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
Prepare and serve food and any goods per guest specifications.
Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
Retains temperature logs and production records in an efficient manner.
Keep supplies replenished, coolers restocked, and takes inventory as directed.
Set-up and breakdown stations, clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes for designated workstation.
Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Remain focused on customer satisfaction through providing excellent service to all guests, clients, and team members.
Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
Be efficient and organized.
May operate POS to complete orders, and package “to go” items.
May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in a lead kitchen role or a proven background in hospitality/food service, utilizing a flat top or open flame grill.
Basic knife skills a plus.
Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
Self-motivated achiever, eager to learn and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities.
Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great dining experience.
Ability to cross train and cross utilize skills.
Safety and detail oriented.
This position requires lifting 50lbs, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for scheduled shifts.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family – Treat people as family.

Integrity – Do the right thing.

Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork – Win together.

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