Lead Line Cook

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts•Valencia, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Line Cook will apply expertise in à la carte cooking while serving as the line leader, providing guidance and direction to the team on the production line.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 6 months experience as line cook and 3 months as pantry/prep cook; OR equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

Use knowledge of a la carte cooking, meat temperatures and presentation to create a finished product that is consistent with dinner entrees and gourmet dining.
Prepare all orders turned in by wait staff, ensuring that all orders are cooked quickly and according to order.
Ensure that food leaves kitchen in peak condition.
To produce all sauces and compounds and cook all food in the appropriate manner such as poaching, sauté, etc.
Prep food products using standard food preparation techniques.
Learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation.
Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
Prepare food needed by other kitchen departments, which is best prepared by this department; and prepare all food for the next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
Maintains work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
If functioning in a lead capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned employees in absence of Supervisor, (b)assigns work, and ensures proper performance of assigned employees.