Quaker Steak and Lube Lead Cook

TravelCenters of America•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Lead is a key member of the restaurant team responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to guests, supervising all back of house (BOH) positions, and training team members on the various methods of cooking, preparation, etc. This individual provides excellent customer service to our guests so that we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

Requirements

Previous food service experience
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays

Nice To Haves

A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!

Responsibilities

Supervise and train kitchen staff i.e., Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, etc.
Coach positions on food safety, policies, procedures and standards
Stay current on all food safety mandates and requirements and ensure they are properly executed
Be accountable for the production of food according to recipes, portion controls, and plate representations
Demonstrate ability to count and update all BOH prep pull sheets
Create and maintain food and supply inventory and production documents
Maintain equipment per operating standard
Practice safe food handling and storage as well as waste control procedures
Know and follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and customers
Prioritize your work according to the kitchen and guest needs
Build strong communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers
Perform other job-related duties as assigned