Premium Lead Cook

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Long Beach, CA, US
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2-3 years management experience
Fast-paced high volume restaurant environment
Culinary degree or certified apprenticeship
** The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is seeking a Premium Lead Cook to oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high-quality food service in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or apprenticeship and at least 2-3 years of management experience in a similar setting. **

Job Summary

  • The Lead Cook is responsible for planning menus, analyzing food costs, and creating cost-efficient specials while ensuring high-quality presentation.
  • This role requires managing kitchen staff schedules, training employees on culinary standards, and administering corrective counseling processes.
  • Candidates must be flexible to work extended hours including late nights, weekends, and holidays in a loud concert and sports environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is seeking a Premium Lead Cook to oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high-quality food service in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or apprenticeship and at least 2-3 years of management experience in a similar setting. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2-3 years management experience
  • fast-paced high volume restaurant environment
  • culinary degree or certified apprenticeship
  • Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
  • lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
  • maintain health department standards

Nice-to-have

  • seasonal ingredient knowledge
  • local product affinity
  • strong vendor relationship skills
  • creative recipe development
  • guest inquiry resolution skills

Key Requirements

  • Culinary degree or certified apprenticeship
  • Minimum 2-3 years management experience
  • Experience in contract foodservice industry
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work Rights

Not specified

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