Lead Cook

Three Notch'd Brewing Company, LLC • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The lead cook is responsible for overall timing, presentation, and preparation of meals.

Requirements

• Must be able to effectively communicate and understand directions
• Must be able to understand safety rules, 3NB Alcohol Regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have the ability to supervise and support the kitchen staff
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a high-volume kitchen or equivalent schooling
• Must have an extensive knowledge of cooking methods, cooking line, banquets, catering and pastry
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role
• Solid supervisory, organizational and time management skills are required
• Must be willing to follow all Safety Standards

Nice To Haves

• Culinary training or degree
• ServeSafe certified
• 3 or more years experience in the food service industry as a cook

Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of the meal and understanding the timing of food production and to have all components of ready for consumption
• Responsible for expediting and maintaining the amount of food produced based on forecasted demand during peak and non-peak service times
• Communicate with the management to maintain the level of food quality that is expected
• Ensure daily communication between the day and night shifts
• Communicate any issues to the staff which could affect the service
• Ability to cook and prepare food according to production guidelines and recipes
• Knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality
• Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner
• Cut, trim, bone and carve meats and poultry for cooking
• Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting
• Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards
• Sets up and breaks down work station
• Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment, and utensils
• Must be trained to safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, a variety of knives, etc.)
• Daily use of appropriate PPE for the task assigned
• Responsible for training staff on use of correct portions when cutting, preparing, and serving items
• Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming production plans
• Report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately
• Report all injuries immediately to your manager/supervisor
• Understand the proper use of and storage of chemicals used in the location. Be familiar with the chemical MSDS book and its contents.
• Assist in other areas as needed
• Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the 3NB management team.
• Responsible for directing the kitchen staff, monitoring their performance, and giving appropriate feedback in regards to timing and preparation of food items.
• Consults with management about employee relations issues and scheduling of the staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed