Lead Cook - Morenci Motel

Freeport-McMoRan • Morenci, AZ

79d • $24 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Cook is generally in charge of food production. The Lead Cook assumes all the duties of the absent Motel Management. Responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion/cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.
Plan recipes and menus and maintains Company standards of food quality, presentation and cost management
Assist monitoring and coaching kitchen staff
Assist in scheduling kitchen staff in conjunction with caterings and deliveries
Train kitchen staff in food production principles and practices and ensure that all recipes and food production practices are followed
Train staff on food preparation and ingredients
Enforce purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures
Evaluate current practices and processes; and initiate ways to improve current business methods, quality of products and services provided to the customers
Have a full understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Fills in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• Post-secondary Culinary Arts training program completion OR at least two (2) years of experience in Food Preparation
• Must be able to obtain Arizona Food Handler's Card within one (1) month of employment
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Performing General Physical Activities: Lead Cooks must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate to maximum strength including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling of materials
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk
• These responsibilities require the ability to walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, lift up to fifty (50)pounds or more, kneel, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, and stoop on a frequent basis
• Ability to work in all types of environments to include noise, exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity
• Willing and able to work a 12-hour shift schedule or other shift as assigned
• Ability to share job responsibilities and be flexible with work schedule and start times
• Ability to participate in a high performing team environment
• Ability to communicate and interact with other teams
• Must attend alcohol training class and understand the law, rules and regulations for the State of Arizona
• Must attend training class for safe food handling procedures
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws
• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Food purchasing
• Food preparation
• Maintenance of quality standards
• Sanitation and cleanliness
• Training of employees in methods of cooking
• Preparation and plate presentation
• Portion/cost control
• Plan recipes and menus
• Maintain Company standards of food quality, presentation and cost management
• Assist monitoring and coaching kitchen staff
• Assist in scheduling kitchen staff in conjunction with caterings and deliveries
• Train kitchen staff in food production principles and practices and ensure that all recipes and food production practices are followed
• Train staff on food preparation and ingredients
• Enforce purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures
• Evaluate current practices and processes; and initiate ways to improve current business methods, quality of products and services provided to the customers
• Have a full understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Fills in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
• Perform other duties as requested

Benefits

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

What This Job Offers

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