Senior Culinary Leader

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cook to join our team at Colonial Downs Group LLC. The successful candidate will provide supportive leadership to kitchen staff and assist in monitoring kitchen activities, expediting orders to ensure quality taste and presentation.

• Food Preparation and Service: Receive and prepare food orders according to memorized standard recipes, coordinate orders for pick-up, and maintain cleanliness of workstation and storage areas.
• Team Management: Assist in the training and coaching of Line Cooks, direct and assist cooks in the preparation of food/food orders, and control production levels, proper recipe following and sanitation.
• Inventory Control: Maintain inventory of station and order stock to maintain pars, control waste by monitoring proper rotation, storage, and quantity control.

• Culinary Experience: Two (2) year experience in Lead cook role, with experience in grilling, broiling, sautéing, and steaming foods.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to train and coach staff, work well under pressure, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25lbs, stand for long periods, and move around the kitchen quickly.

The estimated salary for this position is $$65,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.