Lead Cook | Part-Time | Kentucky Expo Center

This job opening is for a Lead Cook position at a high-volume food and beverage operation, likely within a hospitality or event venue. The establishment offers a dynamic culinary environment where fresh, high-quality foods are prepared for guests across various service areas, including buffet lines and made-to-order stations. The company emphasizes teamwork, culinary excellence, and stringent sanitation and safety standards to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Located in a bustling setting, this role typically engages with kitchen management and front-of-house staff, ensuring seamless food service delivery. Part-time employment is available with an hourly wage range from $15.07 to $18.09, reflecting competitive compensation for experienced cooks. Additionally, benefits such as a 401(k) Savings Plan and matching contributions are offered to part-time employees, enhancing the overall compensation package. The position remains open until July 10th, 2026, providing interested candidates ample opportunity to apply.

As a Lead Cook, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the preparation and production of meals served within the venue while guiding and supporting other kitchen team members. This role demands a balance of culinary skill and leadership, as you will often collaborate with Executive and Sous Chefs to plan and estimate food consumption for events, ensuring efficiency and minimizing waste. You are expected to prepare both hot and cold dishes following company recipes and portion guidelines, maintaining a high standard of food quality and presentation. Ensuring food safety is critical, so you will uphold sanitation and health standards rigorously. Additionally, the role requires proactive maintenance reporting for kitchen equipment, contributing to the smooth operation of the kitchen. The Lead Cook must demonstrate excellent attendance and participate as a cooperative team member in a fast-paced, event-driven environment. Effective communication skills are vital to foster a positive and respectful work atmosphere, engaging with kitchen staff, management, and guests alike. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in food preparation and leadership within a vibrant culinary operation, making it ideal for individuals with culinary experience who seek both hands-on cooking and supervisory responsibilities.