Lead Cook - LaunchPad

Job Overview

The Lead Cook assists kitchen staff by ensuring food orders are prepared accurately, properly, and in a timely manner for the assigned station. This role is responsible for following recipes, portioning standards, and maintaining consistency in food quality and presentation to meet customer and operational expectations.

Work You'll Do

• Prepares more complex food items according to standard operating procedures and food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Assists with setup, prep work, and delivery of food products
• Directs other cooks to ensure food orders are prepared accurately and timely for assigned station
• Completes all prep sheets accurately and on time
• Maintains cleanliness and order of kitchen equipment and assigned workstation
• Maintains cooler and storage areas in an organized and sanitary condition
• Rotates food products to ensure freshness and minimize waste
• Assigns prep work to Line Cooks and Culinary Apprentices
• Performs job tasks related to special events and functions

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 7+ years of cooking experience in any of the following types of kitchens: line, banquets/catering, or production
• Experience ensuring food preparation procedures meet quality, uniformity, and accuracy standards
• Basic knowledge of sanitation practices, quality control, recipe interpretation, and prep duties
• Proven ability to work as a team player and support overall kitchen operations

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay
• Outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs, and more
• Paid time off
• Discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership
• Free uniforms
• Free uniform cleaning
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Cooks to craft memorable dishes and support our dynamic team in creating exceptional dining experiences. From high-volume service to special events, your passion for food and commitment to quality will shine.

Qualifications

Enjoy weekly pay, on-site clinics, and health benefits. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!

Schedule

Schedule: Looking for day-time hours - 7am-3:30pm and 8am-4:30pm.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more
• Paid time off
• Discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership
• Free uniforms
• Free uniform cleaning
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

• Competitive weekly pay

Schedule

• Day-time hours - 7am-3:30pm and 8am-4:30pm