Lead Cook - Montgomery Cafe & Catering

PCH Hotels & Resorts•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Cook to join our team and help us create a positive and delicious café experience for our guests. At Montgomery Cafe & Catering, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences through our exceptional catering services at the RSA Activity Center and Cafe. These venues host all types of events, from small luncheons to weddings to large corporate events. Key Components of the role will include: The Lead Cook will create positive leadership by providing guidance and training to the Kitchen associates in proper preparation techniques, equipment usage, and safety measures. This role will visually inspect and select the freshest ingredients for menu items, follow recipes, and prepare requisitions for supplies. A crucial part of this role is monitoring production flow, adhering to cost and quality control procedures, maintaining menu specifications and recipes, updating production forecasts, and ensuring compliance with health regulations for receiving, storage, and rotation of foods. Conduct sensory evaluations (taste, smell, and visual inspection) of all products and mise en place before service to ensure only top-quality ingredients and correct recipes are used. Promptly report any substandard or low-quality products to the Supervisor or Chef, ensuring immediate attention and resolution. Ensure accurate timing and pace during service to guarantee that guests receive their food in a timely and appropriate manner. Ensure accurate timing and pace during service to guarantee that guests receive their food in a timely and appropriate manner. Foster positive working relationships with all team members in the department and throughout the hotel, promoting a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Why Join US? As a proud PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio member, Montgomery Café & Catering ambassadors benefit from an exceptional and comprehensive benefits package, perks, and discounts. Our offerings include: Experience comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs, with the added flexibility of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Our 401(k) plan features generous matching contributions to help you build a secure financial future. Take advantage of exclusive discounts on PCH hotel stays and golf discounts. Benefit from our Tuition Reimbursement program. Join us today and uncover a wealth of additional perks that make working with us truly fulfilling!

Requirements

experienced
dynamic

Responsibilities

Create positive leadership by providing guidance and training to the Kitchen associates in proper preparation techniques, equipment usage, and safety measures.
Visually inspect and select the freshest ingredients for menu items, follow recipes, and prepare requisitions for supplies.
Monitor production flow, adhering to cost and quality control procedures, maintaining menu specifications and recipes, updating production forecasts, and ensuring compliance with health regulations for receiving, storage, and rotation of foods.
Conduct sensory evaluations (taste, smell, and visual inspection) of all products and mise en place before service to ensure only top-quality ingredients and correct recipes are used.
Promptly report any substandard or low-quality products to the Supervisor or Chef, ensuring immediate attention and resolution.
Ensure accurate timing and pace during service to guarantee that guests receive their food in a timely and appropriate manner.
Foster positive working relationships with all team members in the department and throughout the hotel, promoting a culture of teamwork and collaboration.