What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook position at Hyde Park Hospitality?
Position: Childcare Lead Cook
Pay Rate: $16.00-$19.00 per hour
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years professional supervisory cooking experience
Reports To: Culinary Manager / Food Service Director
JOB SUMMARY
The Lead Cook is responsible for leading all culinary production during the shift, ensuring high-quality food preparation, consistent recipe execution, proper portioning, and safe kitchen operations. This role supports menu production for multiple stations, oversees nightly prep and cooking, and ensures all food meets Aramark and Toyota quality standards.
The Lead Cook works independently with minimal supervision, coordinates with the night supervisor, and assists with mentoring less experienced cooks on proper techniques, food safety, and nightly production needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and cook all menu items according to standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
- Lead nightly culinary production for entrée, grill, pizza, rotation, and prep areas.
- Ensure high standards for taste, presentation, and speed of service.
- Complete nightly prep lists, batch-cooking, and next-day pull sheets.
- Maintain food safety standards: temperatures, labeling, dating, and storage.
- Support training and guidance for night-shift cooks and kitchen staff.
- Communicate with the Culinary Manager and FSD regarding issues, shortages, or production needs.
- Maintain workstation cleanliness, equipment care, and sanitization procedures.
- Assist with closing duties: proper storage, labeling, cooling logs, and equipment shutdown.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years of professional cooking experience required.
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, batch production, and high-volume cooking.
- Ability to work independently and maintain productivity without direct supervision.
- Understanding of food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
- Strong communication skills
- Must be able to pass required background check
Work Location Address: 1200 Magnolia Way, Blue Springs, MS 38828
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Triple B Hospitality Group (Triple B) is a leader in human-centric hospitality and brings new avenues of value to the industry. Triple B was founded by three seasoned hospitality industry professionals, who are powered by thought leadership grown from frontline roots, focusing on fresh strategies that benefit businesses and broaden their scope of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Triple B founders have a combined 90 years of experience in the service industry, including areas of food service, transit, dining, and supply chain to name a few. Come and experience hospitality the Triple B way and visit us at triplebhospitality.com.
Salary : $16 - $19