Lead Cook (Happiest Hour)

Harwood Hospitality Group•Dallas, TX

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Happiest Hour is seeking a Lead Cook to join their team. This role is responsible for preparing and finishing foods on all stations within the kitchen, meeting quality standards, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with Health Department standards. The Lead Cook will assist the Chef as needed in production, apply adept knife skills, and be responsible for breaking down workstations and completing closing duties. This includes proper storage, rotation, labeling, and sanitation of all food items, as well as organizing storage areas and cleaning prep areas. The position also requires maintaining accurate inventories and informing management of restocking needs.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and complete basic mathematical calculations.
3 years of culinary experience in a similar role; preferably in a high volume environment.
Extensive sanitation and culinary knowledge.
Accurate knife skills.
Ability to work in an organized fashion and within a team environment.
Ability to work well under pressure, be a logical thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.
Ability to prioritize and follow through in order to meet deadlines.
Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required for this position at all times.
High school diploma or G.E.D required.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Valid Food Handler Safety Training card.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time, push/pull up to 400 lbs. at a time; and handle heavy machinery such as pallet jacks, tuggers, etc.

Nice To Haves

Second language is a plus.
Culinary training degree is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Preparing and finishing foods on all stations within the kitchen.
Meeting quality standards.
Maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.
Assisting the Chef as needed in execution of production.
Properly labeling and dating all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
Applying adept knife skills required for preparation.
Breaking down workstation and completing closing duties, including returning food items to proper storage, rotating product, wrapping, covering, labeling, and dating items, organizing storage areas, and cleaning food prep areas, reach-ins, and walk-ins.
Maintaining accurate inventories while informing management of restocking needs to prevent product shortages.
Notifying the chef on duty prior to the end of the shift if unable to complete assigned task(s) within the allotted time.