Lead Cook

Spire Hospitality • Burbank, CA

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Train, supervise and work with all Chefs’ staff in order to prepare, cook and present food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparations.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.
• Keep floor dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Food handler certification and any additional state or federal certification requirements.
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
• Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. on a continuous basis.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, in detail, specific duties to all employees regarding efficient operation of kitchen.
• Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.
• Ensure proper receipt, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Prepares requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation.
• Report any equipment in need of repair to Chef or Engineering, for service.
• Performs other duties as requested, such as VIP parties and staff meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED