SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a motivated, high energy, full-time Lead Cook for a private day school in Houston, Texas! We have a well established client community and need your help starting fresh in the new school year! This team member will need to have a great attitude with a strong work ethic and be responsible for leading dinner service operations, ensuring quality food preparation, consistent execution, and a safe, organized kitchen environment. We follow a private school schedule, so holidays and summer are time off!
Schedule:
Pay Type:
$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Time Commitment:
Full Time
Weekly pay. Benefits for full-time positions: Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days. 401(k) Matching program. Paid sick time. Ongoing daily paid training. Career growth opportunities. Uniforms and shoes provided. Generous referral program. Team Member meal. SAGE Perks Employee discount program for retailers, wireless plans, movie tickets, etc.
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 both SAGE recipes and HACCP guidelines.
Clean all work areas, equipment, and guest service areas on an ongoing basis.
Assist with inventory and ordering.
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.
Culinary degree or equivalent culinary experience required.
Strong organizational skills required.
Experience delegating tasks and following up with Team Members.
Capacity to train and motivate others.
ServSAFE® certification preferred, but not required.
Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English accurately.