Lead Cook

Job summary

The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing meals according to standardized recipes while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation protocols. This role also involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing inventory, and providing guidance to kitchen staff.

Job details

Job Location: Kananaskis, AB Hrs of Work: Shift work, hours will vary Rate of Pay: $15.00-$25.00/hr depending on experience Position Summary The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food in accordance with standardized recipes, production guidelines, and food safety standards. This role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining compliance with food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures. The Lead Cook may provide direction to kitchen staff, assign tasks, and support daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities may vary based on location, client requirements, and business needs. Key Responsibilities · Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and production schedules. · Follow all food safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures. · Safely operate kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, and other food preparation tools. · Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. · Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control standards. · Support daily kitchen operations and assist with inventory management as required. · Provide guidance, training, and task delegation to team members when applicable. · Adhere to all workplace health and safety requirements, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required. · Previous experience as a Cook or in a similar food service role. · Food Safety Certification. · Proven knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and food safety regulations, including proper handling, sanitation, and storage practices. · Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. · Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. · Basic math and counting skills. Preferred: · Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a food service environment. · Physical Requirements · Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements. · Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. · Ability to wear required uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE). · Background Screening Requirements · Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check in accordance with applicable local and national legislation. · A current Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) is required for this position. Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Thank you for applying. We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the hiring process. #INDSPO

What you’ll do

The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing meals according to standardized recipes while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation protocols. This role also involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing inventory, and providing guidance to kitchen staff.

Requirements

Candidates must possess previous cooking experience and a valid Food Safety Certification. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate various kitchen equipment are essential for this position.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Inventory management
• Task delegation
• Team leadership
• Menu planning
• Portion control
• Communication
• Math skills
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Food Safety Certification
• Lifting Ability
• Deep Fryers
• Shift Work
• Food Services
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• General Mathematics
• Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Legislation
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Lead Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant