Culinary Center Lead Line Cook

JOB SUMMARY:

The Certified Angus Beef Culinary Center is a world-class facility in Wooster, Ohio, this isn't just a standard line cook job. You aren't just "cooking"; you are an ambassador for the brand, working in a high-tech kitchen that hosts top-tier restaurateurs and retailers from around the globe. This role requires a chef who is as comfortable with advanced kitchen technology as they are with traditional artisan techniques. Being part of a dynamic and energetic team, this role is highly appreciated by all and helps set a daily standard of excellence.

If you’re passionate about hospitality and creating memorable dishes– this might be your dream job. Keep reading to learn about the role’s essential functions, and preferred skills and experiences:

Essential Functions:

• Apply deep knowledge of beef cuts and fabrication to cook and present a range of larger cuts (subprimals) with precision.


• Assist the Executive team in developing seasonal recipes and testing new culinary applications for underutilized cuts.

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organization within the Culinary Center, adhering to food safety guidelines and internal safety protocols, such as wash meat lab and meat lab equipment according to food safety guidelines

• Be able to manage specific station while ensuring every cut of Certified Angus Beef ® brand product is prepared to exacting standards

• Maintain and run the dish machine and dish sink daily, ensuring the dishes are cleaned thoroughly and stored properly after each function.


• Assist in cutting, packing and processing beef, including running a meat grinder and band saw. 


• Occasionally interact with visiting partners, providing insights into the preparation techniques and quality markers of the brand


• Maintain inventory and equipment to obtain efficient and steady work environment


• Clean and general maintenance of restaurant equipment – grills, smokers, ice machines, etc.

Work Environment: The busy kitchen environment will include hot and sometimes humid conditions, working carefully around hot pans, sharp knives and sanitation chemicals. The meat lab environment will include cold temperatures, wet or humid conditions, working with equipment and exposure to sanitation chemicals. Noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Hours: Full-time position (40 hours per week), Must be willing and able to work varied hours which may include some weekends, evenings, and/or early mornings

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel (car or airplane), up to approximately 5%. May require overnight travel and/or weekend work.

Location: This position is located in Wooster, Ohio.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is not responsible for the supervision of staff.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma


• Minimum of three of experience in the foodservice industry


• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent apprenticeship preferred; and/or


• 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume, fine-dining, or premium catering environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team


• Self-motivated, great attitude and high energy


• Highly organized, resourceful and flexible


• High attention to detail


• Service oriented


• Comfortable standing for most hours on the job


• Able to lift 50 pounds or more


• Strong knife skills and a fundamental understanding of protein cookery (sous vide, dry-aging, and wood-fire grilling are a plus).


• A "perfectionist" approach to plating and a genuine passion for the science of meat and cattle ranching.


• The ability to pivot from a 50-person plated dinner to a casual outdoor grilling demo.


• Clear, professional communication skills for a collaborative team environment.
  

Still excited? Here’s what we can offer you.

In addition to enjoying great-tasting beef, we provide employees 10 vacation days and 10 personal days in the first year of employment. Employees also enjoy nine paid holidays and time off to volunteer in the community. We pay 90% of full-time employee health insurance. We also provide dental and vision coverage and an extensive wellness program. Certified Angus Beef provides a 401 (k) with guaranteed employer contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

More about Certified Angus Beef

The best-tasting beef starts on sustainable farms and ranches, and our role is to help market that beef to global food distributors and grocery stores, so chefs and home cooks can serve their best meals. While doing that, we stay true to our farm beginnings with staff meals around the table, open-door relationships and neighborly friendships inside our Wooster, Ohio, home and beyond. We challenge each other and push the limits of beef innovation to help our customers thrive, yet fun and celebrations are always cherished. For more than 40 years, we’ve held these traditions close and they helped make us a certified Great Place to Work ®.

If this position interests you, apply to join our team today.