Lead Line Cook
About The Position
The Lead Line Cook is responsible for supporting the Food & Beverage department culinary team by retaining knowledge for all venues and preparing and cooking menu items for casino guests. Duties include safe food preparation, following recipes, and ensuring that all food served to Casino guests is seasoned properly and is presented in a visually appealing manner. Other responsibilities include menu planning, recipe development, maintaining an organized and clean kitchen environment, and training new team members. To perform duties of this position successfully, a Lead Line Cook must meet expectations in the execution of the ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Three to Four years cooking in a commercial restaurant kitchen is required .
- Restaurant experience to include appropriate application of cooking methods to include, but not limited to, grilling, sautéing, steaming, shallow frying, and deep frying.
- Advanced knife skills are essential.
- Must excel in time management and multitasking abilities.
- Must obtain and maintain a St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Work Permit which requires a criminal background check to be used solely for employment purposes.
- Successful candidates for employment must submit to and pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.
- ServSafe certification is required within one year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Formal Culinary training or a degree from an accredited Culinary Program is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintains high standards of safety, cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
- Presents themselves in a professional manner.
- Collaborates with Sous Chef about opportunities to enhance the quality of guests dining experience.
- Delegates appropriate staff to perform the production/cooking of menu items and the recording of food temperatures on the serving lines.
- Manages and leads the kitchen team.
- Follows recipes accurately.
- Ensures all food items are produced safely and with quality.
- Follows food safety protocols including, sanitation, proper food holding temperatures, and storage of food.
- Makes sure food is cooked at the right time and in the right amount.
- Aids in the production and/or cooking of food as business requires.
- Trains new culinary employees.
- Assists in menu planning and recipe development.
- Assists in kitchen staff scheduling.
- Exhibits a friendly, helpful, and courteous demeanor with Casino guests and fellow associates.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
