Lead Line Cook | The SOMM Hotel & Spa
About The Position
The Lead Line Cook is responsible for preparing daily preparation requirements, maintaining par levels, and preparing new menu items under the direction of a supervisor. This role ensures attractive and consistent presentations of food items, monitors quality and consistency of food prepared by line cooks, and handles customer requests promptly. The Lead Line Cook also manages food preparation areas, conducts product inventories, and oversees opening and closing kitchen procedures. A key aspect of this role is ensuring team adherence to grooming, sanitation, and safe food handling standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years in industry, with at least two years as a lead.
- Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
- Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with the help of a small team.
- Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s).
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
- Working knowledge of all mother and minor sauces.
- Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques.
- Knowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens.
- Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements and maintain par levels of necessary items.
- Prepares new menu items under the direction of a supervisor.
- Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated.
- Interacts with and supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation, and consistency of food items prepared.
- Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner.
- Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas.
- Ensures presentation standards are met for all hot and cold items.
- Reads and interprets recipes.
- Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product.
- Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards.
- Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling.
- Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures.
Benefits
- Hourly Pay Range: $30
- Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
- Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
- HSA/FSA Plans - with employer contribution
- Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
- Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
- Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
- Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
- Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares”
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
- Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
- Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
- Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
