Lead cook Up to $25/hr + tips. Cook II

Kalapawai Cafe ~ Kapolei•Kapolei, HI

About The Position

The Lead Cook is responsible for bulk cooking projects and setting up the kitchen for service. The role includes preparing and producing batch projects, overseeing kitchen staff, completing the daily prep list, fabricating and cooking proteins, and preparing soups, sauces, dressings, and side dishes. The Lead Cook also creates daily dinner specials and helps the line with service as needed. Additional duties include placing orders, putting away deliveries, line cooking, and upholding sanitation standards. Tips are included in wages and paid on the paycheck. The listing describes Cook pay as $18–$20 per hour plus tips averaging $4–$5 per hour, for a stated total of $22–$25 per hour.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of kitchen line work.
  • At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
  • Sauté, broiler, pantry, sanitation, and knife skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
  • Punctuality.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Ability to perform in a high-tempo, fast-paced kitchen.
  • Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Handle bulk cooking projects.
  • Set up the kitchen for service.
  • Prepare and produce batch projects.
  • Oversee kitchen staff.
  • Execute the daily prep list.
  • Fabricate and cook proteins.
  • Prepare soups, sauces, dressings, and side dishes.
  • Create daily dinner specials.
  • Help the line with service as needed.
  • Place orders and put away deliveries.
  • Perform line cooking.
  • Uphold sanitation standards.
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