Lead Cook
About The Position
The Lead Cook is responsible for the preparation of high quality meals in accordance with company standards, menu specifications and production schedules set forth by the Executive Chef. The employee may direct the work of other kitchen staff, delegating tasks and instructing them in the preparation/production of all meal periods. As directed by the Executive Chef, this position must follow standard operating procedures, kitchen systems including: preparation logs, inventories, product usage. The employee is responsible for maintaining and adhering to the health and food safety program at all times per state and federal regulation.
Requirements
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to share knowledge and teach others to perform tasks
- High level customer service
- Effective communication with guests and team members
- Able to follow instructions
- Learn quickly
- Pay attention to detail
- Maintain composure when working under pressure
- Demonstrates creativity
- Knowledge and understanding of safe use and operation of production kitchen equipment
- Knife skills
- Grill skills
- Broiler skills
- Sauté skills
- Expediter skills
- Garde manger experience
- Speed in meal production while ensuring high quality food
- Minimum 2 years’ grill experience
- High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading and directing the work of others
- Experience with receiving orders and inventory control
- Culinary Arts education
- Serve-Safe Certification
- Allergy Awareness Training
Responsibilities
- Preparation of high quality meals in accordance with company standards, menu specifications and production schedules.
- Direct the work of other kitchen staff, delegating tasks and instructing them in the preparation/production of all meal periods.
- Follow standard operating procedures, kitchen systems including: preparation logs, inventories, product usage.
- Maintain and adhere to the health and food safety program at all times per state and federal regulation.
Benefits
- Contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans
- Affordable dental insurance
- Affordable vision insurance
- FSA options
- HSA options
- 401K plan
- Discretionary yearly match for 401K
- Paid group term life insurance for select positions
- 50% shared cost short-term disability
- Option to purchase additional employee paid life insurance
- Robust PTO plan
- 7 paid holidays
- Earned wage access program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sober support network
- Recovery-friendly workplace
- Exclusive hotel travel discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
