Rock City Lead Cook (Full-Time) - $19 per HOUR

Rock City Gardens is a vibrant and dynamic food and beverage establishment dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences while cultivating a strong sense of community among its guests and partners. Known for its commitment to innovation, outstanding culinary quality, and impeccable service, Rock City Gardens prides itself on creating memorable moments for everyone who walks through its doors. The company operates with a mission to create Memories worth Repeating for its guests and partners, underpinning this with core values that emphasize innovation, communication, learning, appreciation, accountability, and proactivity. This sets the foundation for a collaborative and empowering work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and thrive. Rock City Gardens employs a Culture of Excellence that permeates every facet of the business, especially in its food and beverage operations, where quality and guest satisfaction take center stage. The Lead Cook role at Rock City Gardens is a full-time position crucial to supporting the Food & Beverage team’s efforts to maintain optimal kitchen operations. This position reports to the Food & Beverage Manager and acts as a key player in driving the culinary experience to new heights by training and developing kitchen partners, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation. With a salary of $19.00 per hour, the Lead Cook will oversee kitchen efficiency, spearhead innovative menu development, and implement operational improvements aimed at boosting sales and minimizing waste. In this role, the Lead Cook serves as both a leader and mentor, imparting expertise on food preparation, sanitation, and safety best practices. Responsibilities include managing the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, maintaining food safety compliance in accordance with ServSafe standards, and supervising daily prep work and portion control. The Lead Cook also ensures that all kitchen staff adhere to opening and closing checklists to maintain smooth back-of-house operations. The candidate will be expected to take initiative in creating and managing prep sheets for all food outlets, contributing to streamlined ordering and cost control. Additionally, this role plays a pivotal role in establishing and managing deep-cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment and overseeing a partner lunch program that guarantees consistent quality. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience as a line cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment, with a proven track record of training and coaching other culinary team members. Strong leadership skills, a collaborative mindset, and meticulous attention to detail are essential. Physical stamina is vital as the job involves regular use of hands and arms, lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed. Flexibility in scheduling is also necessary, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. Joining Rock City Gardens means more than just a job; it is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and creating unforgettable dining experiences that resonate with guests and partners alike. This role offers a rewarding career path for culinary professionals seeking to expand their leadership skills and contribute meaningfully to an innovative and growth-oriented food service environment.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• minimum 2 years of experience as a line cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• servsafe certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• ability to train and coach kitchen staff
• strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• flexible schedule including nights weekends holidays and special events