Lead Cook (Gorilla Glue) (OH, Cincinnati)

Return to Job ListingsLead Cook (Gorilla Glue) (OH, Cincinnati)OH, CincinnatiAbout the RoleFive Star Breaktime Solutions is a premier provider of away-from-home convenience services, committed to delivering innovative breaktime solutions that enhance customer experiences.We are seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality and consistency, and help deliver an exceptional dining experience for our guests.As a Lead Cook, you will play a key leadership role in the kitchen - guiding food preparation, maintaining high culinary standards, and supporting a collaborative team environment. This role combines hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership, ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and with outstanding quality.If you take pride in creating great food, maintaining organized kitchens, and supporting your team, this is a great opportunity to grow your culinary career with Five Star.Key Responsibilities* Prepare hot and cold meals according to daily menus, portion standards, and company recipes.* Lead kitchen operations during service, ensuring meals are prepared accurately and on time.* Cook, season, and present food with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.* Assist in coordinating daily prep work and assigning tasks to kitchen team members.* Maintain a clean, organized kitchen including prep areas, cooking equipment, and storage areas.* Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards are followed at all times.* Monitor product inventory levels and assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies.* Support meal service setup and breakdown while ensuring a smooth and efficient service flow.* Train and support kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food quality and workplace safety.* Provide a welcoming and positive dining environment for guests.Qualifications* Previous cooking experience required; lead cook or supervisory kitchen experience preferred.* Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices.* Ability to lift 35 pounds or more regularly and perform frequent bending, reaching, and standing.* Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining quality standards.* Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.* Dependable, organized, and team-oriented with strong communication skills.Why Join Five Star?* Paid vacation after six months of employment* Seven paid holidays annually* Competitive starting pay* Opportunity for quarterly bonuses* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance* 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match* Career growth opportunities - we promote from within* Support our 501(c)(3) charity, Feeding the Future, Inc., which provides over 500,000 meals annually to children in needEEO StatementFive Star Breaktime Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.Location - OH, Cincinnati - OH