Lead Line Cook

Lead Line Cook - Immediate Start

Position: Lead Line Cook Assignment Type: Travel / Task Force Location: Omaha, NE Pay Rate: $23 Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Line Cook to join our hospitality team. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, experience leading kitchen staff, and the ability to maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and kitchen safety in a fast-paced hotel or restaurant environment.

The Lead Line Cook will oversee daily food preparation, help coordinate kitchen operations, and support the culinary team to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support line cooks and kitchen staff during daily food service operations.
• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Coordinate food preparation and timing to ensure orders are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and consistency.
• Assist with prep work, including chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, portioning ingredients, and organizing mise en place.
• Ensure kitchen stations are properly stocked, organized, and ready for service.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to the chef or kitchen management.
• Follow proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist with training, coaching, and supporting kitchen team members.
• Communicate effectively with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, servers, and other team members.
• Help manage kitchen workflow and resolve operational issues during busy service periods.
• Perform additional culinary duties as assigned by kitchen management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lead Line Cook, Line Cook, Senior Cook, or in a similar culinary role preferred.
• Experience working in a hotel, restaurant, resort, or other professional kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead and support kitchen staff while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple orders.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Dependable, professional, and detail-oriented.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on operational needs.

Assignment Details

• Competitive hourly pay
• Weekly pay
• Travel / Task Force opportunity
• Travel expenses to and from the client facility are covered
• Opportunity for additional Task Force assignments

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