Lead Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong technical effort and hands-on kitchen experience.
• Ability to work a variety of hours depending on business need and seasonality (mostly days and swing shifts).
• Understanding of timing standards on all food items.
• Demonstrated recipe knowledge.
• Keen understanding of production timings.
• Ability to follow plating and garnish guidelines.
• Knowledge of SERV Safe guidelines and safe food handling/storage.
• Proficiency in using proper measuring and portion devices.
• Knowledge of proper food rotation methods (FIFO).
• Ability to follow step-by-step line production keys.
• Demonstrated proper knife handling and cutting techniques.
• Proficiency in using thermometers.
• Understanding of Fracture Appearance Transition Temperature (F.A.T.T.) criteria.
• Understanding of the call system on the line.
• Ability to use prep and par lists effectively.
• Must be able to work a variety of hours depending on business need and seasonality (mostly days and swing in this position).

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Lead Line Cook.
• Experience in a golf complex or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of golf privileges and pro shop discounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items to the highest quality standards.
• Work closely with the kitchen manager and team members to ensure proper presentation of products.
• Serve as the backup safety officer for the facility and programs.
• Act as the designated person in charge for food and beverage safety.
• Understand and adhere to timing standards on all food items.
• Demonstrate recipe knowledge and a keen understanding of production timings.
• Follow plating and garnish guidelines.
• Adhere to SERV Safe guidelines, demonstrating safe food handling and proper food storage.
• Use proper measuring and portion devices.
• Implement proper food rotation methods (FIFO) and change inserts at closing and shift change.
• Follow step-by-step line production keys.
• Demonstrate proper knife handling and cutting techniques.
• Use thermometers properly.
• Understand Fracture Appearance Transition Temperature (F.A.T.T.) criteria for all food items.
• Understand the call system on the line when responding to chefs and team members.
• Utilize prep and par lists to maintain product freshness and ensure proper quantities for the shift.
• Contribute to the mission of Jefferson Park Golf Course by providing outstanding food to guests.
• Demonstrate and coach a caring attitude towards guests and team members.
• Grant special requests whenever possible.
• Reinforce guest choices positively.
• Check back with servers to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Solve problems, regardless of who created them.
• Say thank you to team members and treat each other with respect.
• Know menus and daily specials thoroughly.
• Plate everything correctly to highlight attractiveness.
• Maintain grooming, uniform standards, and appearance appropriate to concept and restaurant standards.
• Ensure menus, specials, and point of sale materials are current and in perfect condition.
• Maintain kitchen and prep areas in like-new condition.
• Perform ongoing side work to keep the restaurant fresh and ready.
• Bring other team members into solutions, eliminating BOH/FOH barriers.
• Share learned knowledge to strengthen the team.
• Help each other whenever necessary and when time permits with jobs outside of one's own.
• Never leave stations empty-handed.
• Clean as you go.
• Prioritize hot food.
• Focus on what should be, not what is.
• Contribute to a live and take, team problem-solving atmosphere.
• Identify problems and strive to work on solutions.
• Consistently act on mission, vision, and guiding principles.
• Be guest-centered and focused.

Benefits

• Pay ranges from $24-$26 hourly, plus tips
• Golf Privileges and Pro Shop Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)