Lead Cook - $22-$24/hr - Private School in Calabasas, CA

$45,760 - $49,920/Yr

SAGE Dining Services - Calabasas, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Calabasas, CA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

SAGE Dining Services® is looking for a motivated and experienced Lead Cook to join their team at a private day school in Calabasas, CA. The Lead Cook will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ensuring quality and presentation, and leading a team of culinary staff. This full-time position offers a structured schedule aligned with the school calendar, providing a unique work-life balance with summers off.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing.
• Interact cheerfully with SAGE guests and Team Members, providing service with a smile.
• Oversee the preparation of menu items in strict accordance with both SAGE recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Clean all work areas, equipment, and guest service areas on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with inventory and ordering.
• Train, motivate, and oversee Cooks and culinary Team Members.
• Set a good example each day by being a role model and leader in the kitchen.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent culinary experience required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Experience delegating tasks and following up with Team Members.
• Capacity to train and motivate others.

Nice-to-haves

• ServSAFE® certification preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days.
• 401(k) Matching program.
• Paid sick time.
• Ongoing daily paid training.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Uniforms and shoes provided.
• Generous referral program.
• Team Member meal.
• SAGE Perks Employee discount program for retailers, wireless plans, movie tickets, etc.