Lead Cook | Part-Time | Kentucky Expo Center

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.
• Reports any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Observes and tests foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Portions, arranges and garnishes food plates for delivery to guests.
• Consults with Executive Chef, Sous Chef to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years previous culinary experience working in a high-volume food and beverage operation.
• Previous supervisory experience (preferred).
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife.
• Able to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Able to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

Pay

• $15.07- $18.09 per hour.

Schedule

• Position remains open until July 10th, 2026.