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Lead Cook

Lead Cook

American Dining CreationsMilwaukee, WI, US
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Pay : - Pay varies by location

Summary :

A Lead Cook with American Dining Creations ensures exceptional dining through accurate and efficient preparation, portion, grilling and presentation of menu offerings. Successful Lead Cooks exhibit strong leadership qualities, promote teamwork, and can multitask while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. By supporting the team, providing outstanding service, a smile, and appetizing food, our Lead Cooks create a memorable dining experience for our guests.

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.
  • Utilize a stove top, flat top, open flame grill and other necessary kitchen equipment.
  • Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
  • Prepare and serve food and any goods per guest specifications.
  • Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
  • Retains temperature logs and production records in an efficient manner.
  • Keep supplies replenished, coolers restocked, and takes inventory as directed.
  • Set-up and breakdown stations, clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes for designated workstation.
  • Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
  • Remain focused on customer satisfaction through providing excellent service to all guests, clients, and team members.
  • Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Be efficient and organized.
  • May operate POS to complete orders, and package “to go” items.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications :

  • Previous experience in a lead kitchen role or a proven background in hospitality / food service, utilizing a flat top or open flame grill.
  • Basic knife skills a plus.
  • Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
  • Self-motivated achiever, eager to learn and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities.
  • Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great dining experience.
  • Ability to cross train and cross utilize skills.
  • Safety and detail oriented.
  • This position requires lifting 50lbs, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for scheduled shifts.
  • About Us :

    American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.

    At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.

    We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service.

    Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty.

    We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24 / 7 support.

    American Dining Creations Offers :

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with match
  • Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
  • Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
  • Learning and advancement opportunities
  • American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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