Lead Cook at GREAT WESTERN DINING

Carthage, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Following Instructions, Multi-tasking, Ingredient Preparation, Portioning, Recipe Following, Food Presentation, Sanitation, Food Storage, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Great Western Dining is a people-oriented company. Our corporate culture allows our employees to learn and excel in their chosen fields. Founded in 1990, Great Western Dining Service, Inc. provides contracted dining services for schools, colleges & universities; camps & conference centers; and business & industry. From its inception, GWD has remained strongly committed to our original concepts of quality service coupled with delicious food. Great Western Dining is looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important. Full Time, Monday-Friday 5am-2pm Responsibilities Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) Prepare, portion, cook food items for various meal periods or special events Prepare and cook to order or items that require short preparation time Ability to follow basic recipes and production information Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen Ensure all food and other items are stored properly Requirements Proven experience as cook Must have familiarity of commercial kitchen equipment Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.) Ability to follow all sanitation procedures Ability to work in a team Maintain a positive attitude Very good communication skills Continuous walking and other means of mobility Ability to work in standing position for long periods of time Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push/pull, and frequently lift/move up to 30 pounds

Responsibilities

The Lead Cook will be responsible for setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, and cooking various food items for different meal periods or special events according to recipes and production information. This role also requires ensuring great presentation and maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen environment.