Lead Cook - LaunchPad

About the Role

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. With advanced cooking skills and attention to detail, the Lead Cook supports efficient kitchen operations and contributes to delivering a high-quality dining experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Onsite medical clinics and pharmacy
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes, and fitness membership
• Free uniforms and uniform cleaning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid hours for community volunteer work through SMSC Gives

About Us

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout its properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community.