Lead Cook/Sous Chef

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a talented Lead Cook for a private school in Mendota Heights, MN, for the upcoming school year.

At SAGE, food and people come first. The teams at each of the schools we serve work together to provide safe, healthy, and varied meals that reflect the tastes and preferences of each community. At the same time, our home office team works together to offer weekly pay, comprehensive year-round benefits, and continuous training. SAGE offers the opportunity to grow your knowledge, skills, career, and self.

Our school community appreciates the scratch menu we produce daily. We are creating exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community.

SAGE offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, continuous training, and room to grow within the company. This is a chance to express your passion for food without the late hours and weekends!

Please note that this location is not accessible by public transportation.

Pay Type:

$23.50 - $24.00 Hourly

Time Commitment:

Full Time

Weekly pay. Benefits for full-time positions: Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days. 401(k) Matching program. Paid sick time. Ongoing daily paid training. Career growth opportunities. Uniforms and shoes provided. Generous referral program. Team Member meal. SAGE Perks Employee discount program for retailers, wireless plans, movie tickets, etc.

Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing.

Interact cheerfully with SAGE guests and Team Members, providing service with a smile.

Oversee the preparation of menu items in strict accordance with both SAGE recipes and HACCP guidelines.

Clean all work areas, equipment, and guest service areas on an ongoing basis.

Assist with inventory and ordering.

Train, motivate, and oversee Cooks and culinary Team Members.

Set a good example each day by being a role model and leader in the kitchen.

Culinary degree or equivalent culinary experience required.

Strong organizational skills required.

Experience delegating tasks and following up with Team Members.

Capacity to train and motivate others.

ServSAFE® certification preferred, but not required.

Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English accurately.