Lead Cook

American Food & Vending ⏐ American Dining Creations • Appleton, WI

17d

About The Position

A Lead Cook with American Dining Creations ensures exceptional dining through accurate and efficient preparation, portioning, grilling, and presentation of menu offerings. The role calls for strong leadership, teamwork, multitasking, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Lead Cooks support the team and help create memorable dining experiences for guests through outstanding service and appetizing food.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a lead kitchen role or a proven background in hospitality or food service, including use of a flat top or open-flame grill.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities.
• Dedication to excellence in hospitality and a desire to provide a great dining experience.
• Ability to cross-train and apply skills across tasks.
• Safety- and detail-oriented.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, walk, climb stairs, and stand for scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, support the team, and take initiative to streamline and improve dining services.
• Cook, grill, and serve menu offerings within a designated station.
• Use a stove top, flat top, open-flame grill, and other necessary kitchen equipment.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, the stove, and the refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
• Prepare and serve food and other goods according to guest specifications.
• Store food in designated areas using standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
• Maintain temperature logs and production records efficiently.
• Replenish supplies, restock coolers, and take inventory as directed.
• Set up and break down stations, and clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and dishes for the designated workstation.
• Follow all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Focus on customer satisfaction by providing excellent service to guests, clients, and team members.
• Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
• Work efficiently and stay organized.
• Possibly operate a POS system to complete orders and package to-go items.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee meal and beverage during the shift
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees
• Uniforms and safety shoes provided
• Learning and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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