Lead Cook

The Heartwood at Vassar • Poughkeepsie, NY

11d • Onsite

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, problem-solving, and 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, and maintain composure when working under pressure.
• Minimum 2 years’ grill experience.
• High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading and directing the work of others helpful.
• Experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful.
• Culinary Arts education preferred.
• Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of high quality meals in accordance with company standards, menu specifications and production schedules.
• May 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.
• Demonstrates creativity.
• Knowledge and understanding of safe use and operation of production kitchen equipment.
• Knife skills, grill, broiler, sauté and Expediter skills; garde manger experience.
• Speed in meal production while ensuring high quality food.

Benefits

• Contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans.
• Affordable dental and vision insurance.
• FSA and HSA options.
• 401K plan and discretionary yearly match.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED