Terrace Kitchen Lead Cook - The Langham, Pasadena

Langham Hospitality Group • United States,

23h • $31 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cook leads daily food production activities in the Terrace Kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency while supporting efficient kitchen operations. The role maintains high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction, and leads and supports the PM kitchen crew during service.

Requirements

• Culinary Arts degree, diploma, or certificate from an accredited culinary school.
• SERVSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Minimum 2 years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, resort, club, catering, or other high-volume food service operation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing food in accordance with standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or lead kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, cooking methods, food preparation, and presentation standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately execute standardized recipes.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to direct, mentor, and motivate kitchen team members.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency.
• Effective verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and make sound decisions during service periods.
• Basic math skills for recipe conversions, portion control, and inventory management.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and menu requirements.
• Ability to train new employees on kitchen procedures, quality standards, and safe work practices.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing and walking throughout shifts, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and performing repetitive kitchen tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree, certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is described as preferred in the special-skills section.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to established recipes and specifications.
• Lead and support cooks and kitchen staff during service periods.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist with training and coaching team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation.
• Support inventory control, product rotation, and waste management.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree