{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f9d2e22de367fdcf2fc61ad9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f9d2e22de367fdcf2fc61ad9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f9d2e22de367fdcf2fc61ad9","title":"Lead Cook","description":"SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a part-time *Lead Cook/Sous Chef* for a retreat house in Gloucester, MA. A lead cook position manages daily kitchen operations, prepares menu items, and guides kitchen staff. This is truly a culinary position; our meals are made from scratch daily for our gracious community. Working with a dedicated team feeding up to 60 people for lunch and dinner in a cafeteria setting.\n\nWe are seeking reliable and flexible individuals to join our culinary team on an *as-needed basis*. This is not an on-call position. Work opportunities will vary from week to week based on event schedules, and you will receive your schedule in advance whenever shifts are available.\n\n*Position Details:*\n\n* As-needed schedule with hours that vary weekly\n* Advance notice of available shifts\n* Opportunities to work catering events, banquets, and special functions\n* Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment\n* Evening and weekend, availability may be required depending on event needs with advanced notice.\n\nThis position is ideal for someone looking for flexible work with advance scheduling rather than a set weekly schedule.\n\n*Pay Type:* $30.00 Hourly\n*Time Commitment:* Part Time\nSchedule: Work opportunities will vary from week to week based on event schedules, and you will receive your schedule in advance whenever shifts are available.\n\nMust work weekends: Some of the time\n\nMust work evenings: Most of the time\n\nWhat you'll get:\n\n* Daily training\n* Appreciative community\n* Competitive wages paid weekly\n* Career opportunity (we love to promote from within!)\n* No late nights\n* Work/Life balance\n* Prepare a diverse range of foods\n* All scratch kitchen\n* Flexible schedule\n\nWhat you'll do:\n\n* Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing.\n* Interact cheerfully with SAGE guests and Team Members, providing service with a smile.\n* Oversee the preparation of menu items in strict accordance with SAGE recipes.\n* Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques always (HACCP).\n* Clean all work areas, equipment, and guest service areas on an ongoing basis.\n* Assist with the inventory of food products and developing order sheets.\n* Train, motivate, and oversee Cooks and culinary Team Members.\n* Set a good example each day by being a role model and leader in the kitchen.\n* Adapt to additional duties as assigned by management.\n* Endure exposure to extreme temperatures; intense heat and freezing cold.\n\nWhat you'll need:\n\n* Culinary knowledge and cooking experience required.\n* Culinary degree preferred, but not required.\n* Strong organizational skills required.\n* Experience delegating tasks and following up with Team Members.\n* Capacity to train and motivate others.\n* ServSAFE® certification preferred, but not required.\n* Catering experience helpful, but not required.\n\nPay: $30.00 per hour\n\nApplication Question(s):\n* Do you have experience with cooking in a commercial kitchen, such as in a restaurant, school, or business ?\n\nAbility to Commute:\n* Gloucester, MA 01930 (Required)\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Sage Dining Services","rawCompany":"sage dining services","city":"Gloucester","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T11:53:41.252Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-1011.00","title":"Chefs and Head Cooks","slug":"chefs-and-head-cooks"},{"code":"35-2014.00","title":"Cooks, Restaurant","slug":"cooks-restaurant"},{"code":"35-2019.00","title":"Cooks, All Other","slug":"cooks-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722320","title":"Caterers","slug":"caterers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Cook","description":"SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a part-time *Lead Cook/Sous Chef* for a retreat house in Gloucester, MA. 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