Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.25 - $20.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Uniforms Provided
employee discount
Job Description
Ascent Hospitality is a renowned hospitality company with an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions. This company stands out in the hospitality industry not just for its impressive collection of properties, but more importantly for its people-focused culture. Ascent Hospitality truly values its team members, emphasizing a work environment that fosters collaboration, respect, and a shared passion for serving guests. Their culture is built on delivering memorable experiences not only to their guests but also to their team members, ensuring everyone feels part of a unified purpose. This approach helps maintain a strong, supportive, and dynamic workplace where individuals can grow and excel. Ascent Hospitality seeks those who are passionate about hospitality, adept at communicating effectively, and capable of navigating challenges and changes within this fast-paced industry.
The role of Lead Cook at Ascent Hospitality is an exciting leadership position that offers a unique opportunity to oversee the daily operations of kitchen environments within their portfolio of hotels. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and cooking. The Lead Cook is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen, ordering supplies as needed, and implementing new menu items. Additionally, the role demands a comprehensive understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401k plan with employer match, paid time off, uniforms for most positions, and a team member hotel discount program. The Lead Cook plays a crucial role in driving culinary excellence, training new staff, and supporting the overall hospitality mission of Ascent Hospitality, making it a vital position for those who are passionate about culinary arts and leadership within the hotel and hospitality sector.
The role of Lead Cook at Ascent Hospitality is an exciting leadership position that offers a unique opportunity to oversee the daily operations of kitchen environments within their portfolio of hotels. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and cooking. The Lead Cook is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen, ordering supplies as needed, and implementing new menu items. Additionally, the role demands a comprehensive understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401k plan with employer match, paid time off, uniforms for most positions, and a team member hotel discount program. The Lead Cook plays a crucial role in driving culinary excellence, training new staff, and supporting the overall hospitality mission of Ascent Hospitality, making it a vital position for those who are passionate about culinary arts and leadership within the hotel and hospitality sector.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role in a kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a hot and humid environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Several years in a commercial kitchen or food service with progression to roles like line cook or sous chef
- Proficiency in cooking techniques food safety standards and kitchen equipment operation
- Proven ability to supervise and motivate kitchen staff including training and mentoring
- Strong ability to manage kitchen operations including inventory and food preparation schedules
- Clear communication to coordinate with kitchen staff front-of-house team and management
- Quick resolution of kitchen issues such as equipment problems or customer complaints
- Understanding of food handling sanitation and kitchen cleanliness regulations
- Collaborative work style to support kitchen staff and achieve common goals
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment including evenings weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Supervise kitchen staff including cooks prep cooks and dishwashers
- Ensure that all food is prepared and cooked to the highest standards
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Train new kitchen staff on food safety and sanitation practices
- Develop and implement new menu items
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and serviced
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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