Lead Cook (TEMP-Cardinal)

The Florence Events Center is seeking a temporary Lead Cook to support kitchen operations and deliver high-quality food service for events, programs, and facility activities. This position leads food preparation and kitchen workflow, assists with menu execution, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, and provides direction to kitchen staff as needed. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and special events. The FEC kitchen facility consists of the cooking area, concessions area, dishwashing station, exterior walk-in cooler and various kitchen equipment storage areas.


This position is through Cardinal Services and is not a direct City of Florence position. Applicants will be screened by the City and then referred to Cardinal to complete an employment application through Cardinal.

• Works under the direction of the FEC Manager
• Serve as lead cook for all meals, including breakfasts, lunches, and dinners from set menu
• Develop and follow preparation time schedule for meals and menu items
• Prepare individual trays for special dietary restrictions
• Generally direct Food and Beverage Workers in food prep and instruction
• Ensure all prepared food meets quality standards and deadlines
• Keep an accurate inventory
• Maintain a clean environment and ensure health inspection standards are met

• Previous experience as a prep cook in a commercial kitchen
• Possess or obtain active Food Handlers Card in good standing by the hire date
• Must be able to have a flexible schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays)