Lead Cook

Guest Services • Flamingo, FL

1d • $19

About The Position

The Lead Cook is responsible for leading employees with the preparation and distribution of food service to guests and other events as well as ensuring food preparation meets the established sanitation standards and food production guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Food Safety certified- monitors sanitation practices to ensure all employees follow standards and regulations.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity required.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and leads kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Monitor and Assess performance of employees to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees