Lead cook job description
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Lead cook requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in lead cook job postings.
Sample lead cook requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to read and follow recipes accurately
- Excellent knife skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
Sample required lead cook soft skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Passion for cooking and creativity in developing new dishes
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and provide guidance and support to team members
Lead cook job description example 1
Conagra Brands lead cook job description
Essential Functions:
Observes color of baked batter on grill conveyor to detect deviations.Monitors quality of product, removes substandard product and tosses in totes on floor.Monitors flow of product and flippers.Lights gas burners to heat conveyor grill.Adjusts controls to monitor speed and temperature of conveyor grill.Records information regarding process speed, waste and weight.Checks temperature of egg whites and product coming out of cooker and freezer.Responsible for monitoring internal temperatures for the “Cook and Chill” step (including observations and/or measurements) to assess whether the critical control point (CCP) is being met for HACCP.Must be free of foodborne illnesses.Understand and follow Safety, Food Safety (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards at all times.Trained and validated to clean and sanitize workstation equipment (IE. cookers, depositors, conveyors, floors, walls, etc.) according to PPE requirements.Trained and validated on ladder safety.Trained and validated on proper water and drain management.Responsible for reporting food safety issues or concerns to supervisors, management or personnel with authority to initiate action.Other production specific duties as needed.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye , Marie Callender's , Banquet , Healthy Choice , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , and Vlasic , and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP , Duke's , Earth Balance , Gardein , and Frontera .
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.
Observes color of baked batter on grill conveyor to detect deviations.Monitors quality of product, removes substandard product and tosses in totes on floor.Monitors flow of product and flippers.Lights gas burners to heat conveyor grill.Adjusts controls to monitor speed and temperature of conveyor grill.Records information regarding process speed, waste and weight.Checks temperature of egg whites and product coming out of cooker and freezer.Responsible for monitoring internal temperatures for the “Cook and Chill” step (including observations and/or measurements) to assess whether the critical control point (CCP) is being met for HACCP.Must be free of foodborne illnesses.Understand and follow Safety, Food Safety (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards at all times.Trained and validated to clean and sanitize workstation equipment (IE. cookers, depositors, conveyors, floors, walls, etc.) according to PPE requirements.Trained and validated on ladder safety.Trained and validated on proper water and drain management.Responsible for reporting food safety issues or concerns to supervisors, management or personnel with authority to initiate action.Other production specific duties as needed.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye , Marie Callender's , Banquet , Healthy Choice , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , and Vlasic , and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP , Duke's , Earth Balance , Gardein , and Frontera .
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.
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Lead cook job description example 2
Northrop Grumman lead cook job description
Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us!
Second shift hours 2 PM - 10 PM, Monday - Friday!
Aramark benefits
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare food for AM Shift
Serve dinner at grill station
Operate point of sale system for customer transactions.
Clean high traffic areas including kitchen floors, dish room, dining room tables, kitchen areas and equipment.
Other Responsibilities
Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
Ensures security of company assets
This job profile does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Second shift hours 2 PM - 10 PM, Monday - Friday!
Aramark benefits
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare food for AM Shift
Serve dinner at grill station
Operate point of sale system for customer transactions.
Clean high traffic areas including kitchen floors, dish room, dining room tables, kitchen areas and equipment.
Other Responsibilities
Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
Ensures security of company assets
This job profile does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Lead cook job description example 3
Crescent Hotels & Resorts lead cook job description
_Why work with Crescent Hotels?_
Paid Recognition programs
Incentives to earn extra $$
Year-round employment
Opportunity for advancement and growth
Training and Tuition assistance
Part Time Benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick and vacation hours
Full Time Benefits - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, 401k, short & long term disability, sick time, holiday pay, vacation hours and more
Marriott Hotel and food discounts
Crescent Hotel discounts
Crescent is one of the top-ranking hotel management companies in North America. At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, like the guests and owners we serve. That is why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about diversity, race, equity and inclusion.
Associates at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor perform other reasonable job duties as requested to foster a team environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
**Qualifications**
**Behaviors**
**Preferred**
+ **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group
+ **Enthusiastic:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
+ **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
**Motivations**
**Preferred**
+ **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
+ **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Paid Recognition programs
Incentives to earn extra $$
Year-round employment
Opportunity for advancement and growth
Training and Tuition assistance
Part Time Benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick and vacation hours
Full Time Benefits - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, 401k, short & long term disability, sick time, holiday pay, vacation hours and more
Marriott Hotel and food discounts
Crescent Hotel discounts
Crescent is one of the top-ranking hotel management companies in North America. At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, like the guests and owners we serve. That is why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about diversity, race, equity and inclusion.
Associates at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor perform other reasonable job duties as requested to foster a team environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
**Qualifications**
**Behaviors**
**Preferred**
+ **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group
+ **Enthusiastic:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
+ **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
**Motivations**
**Preferred**
+ **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
+ **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024