Lead Cook
Alvarado Street Brewery•Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
•$25 - $27•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking candidates who have a passion for craft beverages, awesome food, hospitality and the desire to be a part of a team. Reporting to the Executive Chef this critical position will produce hot and cold foods prepared to the highest standards set by the executive chef and sous chef. You are responsible for supporting and ensuring the standards, protocols and processes established by the Executive Chef are in compliance. This position is located at our Carmel Bistro and is an hourly full time position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship desirable
- Lead Cook experience a plus
- At least 2 years culinary experience at a restaurant, resort or hotel property
- Hot and cold food preparation and sanitation skills.
- Good knife skills
- Valid Safe Food Handling certification (ServSafe)
- Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods
- Able to maneuver on uneven ground
- Able to read and follow written English instructions
- Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, and occasionally crawl
- Lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50+ pounds using appropriate techniques and tools
- Able to safely navigate crowded spaces
- Operate food preparation appliances and machinery
- Able to tolerate exposure to extreme changes in temperature
- Able perform daily repetitive hand movements as it pertains to food preparation
- Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance
- Able to move 165-pounds, using appropriate techniques and tools
- Able to work in a factory/production environment which may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot
- Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
- Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
- Plating prepared foods based on executive chef’s guidance
- Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
- Prepare all necessary menu items, including soups, sauces and salads, as directed by the chefs
- Discuss daily events and production schedule with the chefs
- Make suggestions to improve the quality of food production and presentation
- Ensure consistent product, portions, cuts, and amounts
- Carefully follow the recipes and portion control guidelines provided
- Add garnishes to completed plates of food
- Time the cooking of food to ensure that the entrees from each order are completed at the same time
- Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment
- Clean cooking surfaces and equipment
- Check the quality of food produced at the station, ensuring consistency everything in place
- Arrange cooked food on the plates, ensuring an attractive presentation
- Contribute a list of needed items to the daily food order, with the approval of the chef
- Rotate food in coolers, dry storage and work station to ensure freshness and reduce waste
- Help train new employees in their responsibilities and organization of the kitchen.
- Set up the work station
- Help all other cooks and on all other lines as needed, contributing to an environment of teamwork
- Comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave
- Discounts on food and beverage at our Salinas, Carmel and Monterey locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
