Lead Cook

Overview

Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling. And arcade games. And parties every day of the week. This isn’t any ordinary workplace; it’s the beginning of a bowled new career as a Lead Cook with Bowlero Corp.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following. The Lead Cook acts as a leader in the kitchen in the absence of the Kitchen Manager/Chef, assists in some management duties and prepares and serves food for customers.

• Plans and prepares food in appropriate quantities based on number of customers to be served using the Bowlero Corporation operations manual and prep sheets.
• Assures all food orders are prepared, presented and delivered in accordance with the Bowlero Corporation operations manual.
• Acts as a mentor to all kitchen staff. Trains these employees on procedures, presentation, sanitation, and safe use of all equipment and cost controls.
• Maintains the sanitation and organization of cooking area, storage areas, refrigeration and serving areas according to local and Bowlero Corporation guidelines.
• Weekly checks the calibration of all cooking and refrigeration equipment to insure product quality and freshness. Maintains personal hygiene as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Washes, rinses and sanitizes dishes, cooking equipment and utensils in accordance with local and state health department laws using only approved sanitation products.
• Receives food and supply order, ensuring that products received are in good condition, checks proper deliver temperatures, product codes and that invoice list matches products received. Immediately puts perishable items into refrigeration rotating stock, marking cases with the delivery date and tagging USE FIRST items.
• Works the food line preparing menu items, training and supervising kitchen staff by following the Bowlero Corporation manual, ensuring only quality products are delivered to the customer.
• Proactively ensures that a clean, safe environment is maintained at all times
• Readily assists colleagues with miscellaneous duties to prevent delays in the customer service experience.
• Promptly assists and responds to all customer questions or requests by immediately taking ownership of the inquiry and guiding to resolution.
• Must become certified in the Bowlero Corporation specified alcohol service program within 14 days of employment and the Bowlero Corporation specified food safety program within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as, extended workdays to support business needs.

WHAT IT TAKES

• Lead Cooks possess a highly developed sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity, respect for all individuals (customers, vendors, and employees) and solid communication skills.
• Lead Cooks must be strong team players, people developers, and the possess knowledge of and adherence to workplace safety procedures.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three to five years of operational experience. Culinary or Food Management degree is a plus.  Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.

PERKS (MORE REASONS YOU’LL LOVE YOUR JOB) 

• Free Bowling!  
• $1 Arcade Play 
• 20% off Events 
• 50% off Food & Beverages 

With approximately 350 entertainment destinations spanning North America, our portfolio includes renowned brands like Bowlero, Lucky Strike, AMF, and the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA).  As a company, we are committed to diversity, dedicated to our guests, and devoted to making the work-life experience a joy for one another. When work is this much fun, it doesn’t feel like work at all. Join our team of over 12,000 associates and experience the fulfillment of being part of the Bowlero family. 

Experience Required 

Job Type: Part-time 

Pay Frequency: Weekly 

Pay $16-$17/per hour

Benefits: 

• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee discount 
• Retail Discounts 
• Wireless Discounts 
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program 
• Flexible Schedule 

• Referral Program 

Shift: 

• Evening shift 
• Night shift 

Weekly day range: 

• Weekend availability  

Work Location: One location