Lead Cook

Rice University•Houston, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cook prepares a variety of foods in accordance with menu instructions and standardized recipes. This position ensures that proper food standards are maintained in the areas of quality, sanitation, and appearance, maintains a clean work area, and assists with general kitchen cleaning. The Lead Cook must be competent in all areas of the kitchen, including recipe-driven stations, grill cook duties, standard stations, food prep/sauces, cold prep, and dishwashing. This role also assists in the management of the kitchen, including opening and closing procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Four or more (4+) years of experience.
Certified Food Management Permit (Houston) or equivalent (ServSafe)
Able to read and write in English.
Able to read and understand standard recipes and production sheets.
Ability to document HACCP Log sheets for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Proven record of cleanliness ensuring safety and sanitation habits.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong multitasking ability to address staff issues while working on other elements of an event, meal, or project.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a team environment, preferably in a commercial kitchen setting.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks.
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, safety, and sanitation habits.
Three years related experience in commercial hospitality or similar field.

Responsibilities

Prepares a variety of foods in accordance with menu instructions and standardized recipes.
Works any and all standardized stations as well as recipe-driven stations; must be competent in all areas of the kitchen including Grill Cook, Pizza Maker, Food Prep/Sauces, Lead Dishwasher, Baker, Cashier, Cold Prep, or Dishwasher.
Ensures that proper food standards are maintained in the areas of quality, sanitation, and appearance.
Participate in maintaining a high degree of sanitation within the kitchen and serving area, including cleaning standard kitchen equipment.
Maintains a clean work area and assists with general kitchen cleaning.
Provides directions and assistance to visitors as needed.
Assists in the management of the kitchen including opening and closing the kitchen.
Serves as an Essential Employee during Campus Emergencies, reporting to campus to ensure continuity of operations.
Performs all other duties as assigned