Lead Cook / Sous Chef
$27 - $30 per hourSAGE Dining Services
Lead Cook/Sous Chef
SAGE Dining Services is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Cook/Sous Chef to join our team at a private school located in Needham, MA, within a mile of the commuter transit. At SAGE, food and people come first. The teams at each of the schools we serve work together to provide safe, healthy, and varied meals that reflect the tastes and preferences of each community. At the same time, our home office team works together to offer weekly pay, comprehensive year-round benefits, and continuous training.
The Lead Cook/Sous Chef supports the head chef and runs the kitchen line during busy service hours. This role balances hands-on cooking with team leadership and quality control.
A typical work week is Monday-Friday 7 am-3:00 pm.
Pay Type: $27.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Time Commitment: Full Time
Must work catering events: Some of the time
Summers off
What you'll get:
Weekly pay. Benefits for full-time positions: 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.
What you'll do:
- 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.
What you'll need:
- 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.
- ServSAFE certification preferred, but not required.
- Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English accurately.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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