Production Lead Cook

FIRST LIGHT RESORTS LLC • CA

111d • $21 - $21

About The Position

The Production Kitchen Lead Cook is a key member of our Food & Beverage team and our Lodge community. The Production Kitchen Lead Cook supports the Production Kitchen Chef by supervising the Production Kitchen. The Production Kitchen Lead Cook is responsible for general store & pool bar offerings, seasonal nightly pool barbecue & staff dining. The Production Kitchen Lead Cook supervises a well-structured team of cooks and dishwashers. Production Kitchen Lead Cook responsibilities include staff supervision, mentoring, training, ordering, inventory, cooking, prep, cleaning and all other duties associated with running a successful kitchen.

Requirements

• Possess current California Food Handling Certification
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Adhere to health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Able to troubleshoot to ensure timely and accurate service to guests
• Able to follow instructions accurately and multi-task
• Capable of self-supervision
• Able to smile and provide warm, heartfelt hospitality to guests
• Able to answer guest questions and give appropriate guidance
• Able to meet consistent attendance requirements and comply with schedules/breaks
• Able to communicate well and professionally with colleagues and Managers
• Excited about creating a warm, family atmosphere for guests and staff while maintaining high standards
• High integrity
• Mature and personable with a relaxed nature
• Dynamic, fun, and likes the outdoors
• Flexible with a 'whatever it takes' attitude

Responsibilities

• Work in BOH kitchen areas to provide friendly hospitality to all guests
• Develop menu knowledge to ensure accurate service to guests
• Inspect dishes to ensure accuracy, presentation, and temperature
• Communicate professionally with FOH and BOH staff, including management
• Work safely to avoid injuries and accidents, including wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment
• Address unsafe conditions and maintenance concerns immediately
• Assist with other restaurant duties as assigned by the Manager or Assistant Manager
• Assist with other lodge needs as may arise from time to time
• Comply with restaurant and sanitation policies and procedures
• Comply with proper clean up procedures
• Comply with procedures for chemical use
• Comply with work shift schedules and related requirements
• Supervise 3-8 seasonal staff members
• Train staff
• Ensure safety standards and quality control
• Prepare three meals daily for up to 120 staff
• Develop and order menu items
• Manage pool barbecue
• Handle ordering and food preparation for retail deli and in-house packaged bulk sales food
• Stock and prepare all deli food daily

Benefits

• 40 hours of paid time off per year
• Healthcare benefits available after 90 days
• 401K eligible with company match after 1 year
• Room and board available for fixed weekly cost both Onsite and Offsite

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level