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Lead Cook at POTOMAC HOSPITALITY GROUP INC

Bowie, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Station Leadership, Mentorship, Food Preparation, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Sanitation Standards, Workflow Optimization, Quality Control, Multitasking, Time Management, Cultural Cuisines, Bilingual English/Spanish

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

LEVEL Cook III POSITION Lead Cook PAY RANGE $19.00 – $21.00/hr POSITION SUMMARY The Lead Cook owns their station with a high degree of independence and serves as a point of consistency and mentorship for the kitchen team. This role is expected to flex across stations and departments as service demands shift. Prepare food across multiple outlets and departments, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards are met for every service. This is a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment where multiple outlets and service periods run simultaneously. The ability to stay organized, move efficiently under pressure, and maintain consistency during peak rushes is essential. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Take full ownership of assigned station(s), ensuring consistent quality and timing * Train, mentor, and support junior cooks on technique and standards * Lead station setup, breakdown, and inventory management * Step in to cover other stations or departments as needed during service * Partner with kitchen leadership on prep planning and execution * Identify and help resolve quality or workflow issues during service * Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures * Support other outlets or departments as business needs require QUALIFICATIONS * 3–4+ years of professional kitchen experience, including station leadership * Proven ability to train and mentor other kitchen staff * Experience with a variety of cultural cuisines is a plus * Strong working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards * Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays * Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS This role requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working near heat sources, sharp tools, and in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

The Lead Cook manages assigned kitchen stations with independence, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. They are responsible for mentoring junior staff and coordinating prep planning and execution across multiple outlets.