Weekend Lead Cook - Cumberland University

Overview

Pioneer College Caterers at the University of the Cumberlands is hiring a Weekend Lead Cook, where your passion for food and leadership skills will shine! This energetic role is perfect for a culinary professional eager to oversee kitchen operations during weekends, ensuring exceptional meal quality and smooth workflow. As a key team member, you'll lead food preparation, uphold food safety standards, and inspire fellow kitchen staff to deliver outstanding dining experiences. If you thrive in high-volume settings and love crafting delicious dishes, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant environment dedicated to excellence.

Duties

• Lead and coordinate all food preparation activities during Friday and the weekend shifts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality meals.
• Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance on cooking techniques, food handling, and safety procedures.
• Prepare a variety of dishes with expertise in techniques such as roasting, braising, grilling, frying, and other culinary methods.
• Ensure strict adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards to maintain consistency.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, grills, knives, and food production machinery.
• Uphold food safety sanitizing procedures and manage proper food handling practices to meet health regulations.
• Assist with menu planning and contribute ideas for new dishes or specials that align with dietary needs and customer preferences.
• Support dietary department initiatives by preparing meals that meet specific dietary restrictions or guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area through regular sanitizing and organization of workstations.
• Collaborate with catering teams for special events or large-volume meal production when needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in food industry roles in high-volume production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures.
• Demonstrated skills in food preparation techniques.
• Experience in menu planning and recipe adherence to ensure quality consistency.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently under pressure.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a culinary setting preferred.
• Excellent food handling skills along with a solid understanding of dietary requirements and catering needs.
• Experience in college/university dining or high volume catering
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously during busy shifts.

Embark on this exciting journey where your culinary talents will lead the way! We’re committed to fostering an energetic environment that values your expertise while supporting your growth as part of our dedicated team.

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 28.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in college/university dining or high volume catering?
• Do you have a current Serve Safe certification?
• How many years of experience do you have working in kitchens?
• How many team members have you supervised in the past few kitchens you have worked in?
• Can you pass a back ground check? Do you have any criminal convictions that will appear on a background check?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14