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Lead Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

401k
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
daily complimentary meals
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

DO & CO is a globally recognized leader in luxury hospitality and culinary services, operating across airline catering, international event catering, and the premium restaurant, lounge, and hotel sectors. With a presence in 32 locations spanning 12 countries and 3 continents, the company is dedicated to delivering gourmet entertainment experiences that consistently exceed expectations. Known for refining classic culinary techniques while innovating new dishes, DO & CO stands out for its commitment to quality, creativity, and exceptional service standards. \n\nWe are currently seeking a dynamic, energetic, and motivated Lead Cook to join our expanding team in Detroit. This full-time position... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 year of culinary experience in high volume production
  • Culinary education preferred
  • Knowledge of HACCP
  • Ability to cope with heavy workload
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, standing for a prolonged period of time necessary
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time
  • Ability to accurately monitor wastage
  • Ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push as needed
  • Flexibility for different shifts including night, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary education preferred
  • Minimum of 3 year of culinary experience in high volume production, may be combined with formal culinary training
  • Knowledge of HACCP
  • Passion about the industry and excellent attention to detail
  • Proactive and self-organized
  • Able to work in fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to accurately monitor wastage
  • Hands-on approach to production needs
  • Ability to cope with heavy workload and stand for prolonged period of time
  • Flexible with different shifts including night, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

  • Demonstrate all cooking techniques such as prepping, roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, grilling
  • Ensure our product meets the meal specifications and the utmost quality standards at all times
  • Lead, motivate and train new and existing pastry kitchen production team
  • Monitor wastage and be available for VIP flight, menu change and presentation if needed
  • Standardize recipes and notify the Chef/Sous Chef of any shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients
  • Supervise supply-chain systems: control timing of the food production flow and supervise the processing to avoid delays and lapses
  • Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook
  • Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team
  • Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations
  • Follow the guidance of the executive or sous chef and have input in new ways of presentation or dishes
  • Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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