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Overview
Lead Cook Compensation: $60,000-$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Schedule Full-Time Schedule may include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Technical Tools
CookFood Service
Requirements
~1 min read- 3-5 years of experience as a Head Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role
- Experience in high-volume food service, institutional dining, hospitality, or commercial kitchens preferred
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing a kitchen team
- Strong understanding of inventory management, food costing, portion control, and budgeting
- Current ServSafe Manager Certification required
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards of food quality and cleanliness
- Full-Time
- Schedule may include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
We are seeking an experienced and organized Head Cook to oversee the daily operations of a high-volume kitchen. This role is responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals, managing inventory and food costs, leading kitchen staff, and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Plan and prepare balanced, high-quality daily menus
- →Source ingredients and coordinate purchasing with vendors
- →Monitor inventory levels and manage food costs while minimizing waste
- →Lead, train, and support kitchen staff to ensure efficient daily operations
- →Create staff schedules and coordinate kitchen coverage
- →Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
- →Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- →Accommodate food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special meal requests
- →Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency
- →Assist with additional kitchen and food service responsibilities as needed
What We Offer
~1 min read✓Competitive salary based on experience
✓Stable, full-time position
✓Supportive team environment
✓Opportunity for long-term growth and advancement
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Oak Park, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
About this job
- Pay per year
- $60,000–$80,000 a year
- 79% above the $39,026 median for Cook jobs on Jobera (870 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 23, 2026
- Last seen
- October 23, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 66%
- Scored at
- October 23, 2026
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