Lead Cook - Full Time

The Marcus Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Pfister Hotel is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare high-quality in-room dining menu items and daily associate family meals. The role leads in-room dining production and service, independently handling preparation, cooking, and plating while meeting timely delivery standards. The Lead Cook also prepares nutritious, well-balanced family meals that account for production volumes, dietary considerations, and quality expectations.

As a senior member of the culinary team, the Lead Cook monitors product quality and inventory, supports waste reduction and cost control, demonstrates advanced cooking techniques, and helps train junior kitchen staff. The position requires maintaining food safety and sanitation standards and a clean, organized workspace. The schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, banquet, or high-volume culinary environment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and plating standards.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute high-quality in-room dining menu items and daily associate family meals, ensuring taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead production and service for in-room dining, independently managing preparation, cooking, and plating while meeting timely delivery standards.
• Develop and prepare nutritious, well-balanced family meals that accommodate production volumes, dietary considerations, and quality expectations.
• Monitor product quality, inventory levels, and food preparation processes.
• Assist culinary leadership with minimizing waste and maintaining cost-control standards.
• Demonstrate advanced cooking techniques and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Support the training and development of junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Discounted on-site self-parking
• 401(k) employer match
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth opportunities, including the ability to transfer between properties while maintaining service longevity
• Complimentary, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Historic Hotels of America, and Preferred Hotel properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golf courses, ski resorts, and spas, plus discounted movie tickets at Marcus Theaters
• Health and benefit packages available for full-time associates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed