Full Time - Lead Cook, Catering

Lead Cook - Addison, TX

SAGE Dining Services is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to join our team at a prestigious private school in Addison, Dallas, TX. We are looking for a skilled culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in preparing exceptional food with consistency and creativity.

In this role, you will work closely with the Food Service Director to support daily dining operations for approximately 1,350 students and 300 faculty members. The ideal candidate has experience in upscale hotel banquets, high-volume scratch cooking, and catering execution, and brings strong leadership, organization, and creativity to the kitchen.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team, build meaningful relationships within a vibrant school community, and enjoy a rewarding work-life balance.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Occasional catering events as needed
• Summers off

Pay Type: $22.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Time Commitment: Full Time

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.

SAGE Dining Services