Senior Lead Cook for Large-Group Dining & Kitchen Ops

Pinebrook; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinebrook, part of Spruce Lake Ministries, is seeking a Food Services Head Cook to lead all food preparation, kitchen staff and meal service for guest groups, church retreats and conferences at Spruce Lake and Pinebrook.

You will need two plus years of cooking and operational leadership in a commercial kitchen or hospitality setting, strong team supervision, excellent communication, and knowledge of health codes and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of cooking and operational leadership experience in a commercial kitchen, camp, or hospitality setting.
• Two plus years' proven experience supervising high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of menu and recipe execution for large groups.
• Knowledge of health codes and sanitation standards.
• Valid ServSafe, ServSafe manager certification, or local health department food handler credentials.
• Flexible schedule that includes evening, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food preparation, kitchen staff, and meal service for guest groups and conferences.
• Ensure high-quality, hospitable dining experiences for guest groups, church retreats, and conference attendees.

Skills

Cooking leadership experience

Team supervision

Communication

Menu/recipe execution

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Pinebrook, part of Spruce Lake Ministries, is seeking a Food Services Head Cook to lead all food preparation, kitchen staff and meal service for guest groups, church retreats and conferences at Spruce Lake and Pinebrook.

You will need two plus years of cooking and operational leadership in a commercial kitchen or hospitality setting, strong team supervision, excellent communication, and knowledge of health codes and sanitation.