Lead Cook $21-$24/hr Weekly Pay High Volume!

$43,680 - $49,920/Yr

SAGE Dining Services - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Jacksonville, FL

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a Lead Cook in Jacksonville, FL, to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation. This role requires strong culinary knowledge, supervisory experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The Lead Cook will be responsible for training and motivating team members while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing.
• Interact cheerfully with SAGE guests and Team Members, providing service with a smile.
• Oversee the preparation of menu items in strict accordance with SAGE recipes.
• Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques always (HACCP).
• Clean all work areas, equipment, and guest service areas on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with the inventory of food products and developing order sheets.
• Train, motivate, and oversee Cooks and culinary Team Members.
• Set a good example each day by being a role model and leader in the kitchen.
• Adapt to additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Culinary knowledge and cooking experience required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Experience delegating tasks and following up with Team Members.
• Capacity to train and motivate others.

Nice-to-haves

• Culinary degree preferred, but not required.
• ServSAFE® certification preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Ongoing training.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Uniforms and shoes provided.