Lead Cook

American Dining Creations is a distinguished division of American Food & Vending, recognized as one of the largest privately held hospitality service providers in the United States. Specializing in corporate and educational dining, the company distinguishes itself by offering tailored dining solutions that blend the strength of a national program with the flexibility and innovation expected of an industry leader. With a team of over 2,000 employees serving hundreds of thousands of customers daily, American Dining Creations operates nationwide dining accounts that emphasize quality, customization, and top-tier service. Their culinary philosophy, known as the Fresh Difference, underpins their commitment to delivering fresh, delicious meals across multiple platforms, including full café dining, mobile ordering, catering, events, and the popular grab-and-go initiative called My Fresh Market.

The Lead Cook position based in Liverpool, New York, offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $24 to $25 depending on location. This role is pivotal in ensuring that guests experience exceptional meals characterized by accuracy and efficiency in preparation, portion control, grilling, and presentation. The Lead Cook must embody strong leadership traits, foster teamwork, and effectively multitask while maintaining the highest standards of customer service in a high-paced dining environment. By supporting the kitchen team and providing excellent service with a positive demeanor, the Lead Cook contributes significantly to crafting memorable dining experiences. This role demands proficiency in using cooking equipment such as stovetops, flat tops, and open flame grills, along with meticulous adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations. The Lead Cook is also responsible for station setup and breakdown, inventory management, maintaining temperature logs, and ensuring all food items meet guest specifications.

This position is ideal for individuals motivated by excellence in hospitality and eager to develop their culinary and leadership skills in a dynamic setting. The company promotes continuous learning and cross-training, enabling the Lead Cook to expand their expertise and assume additional responsibilities as needed. The job also involves physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing throughout scheduled shifts. American Dining Creations values safety, detail orientation, and effective communication within the team and with guests, making this role rewarding for those dedicated to a career in hospitality and food service.