Full-Time Lead Cook

The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures. They safely operate kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and slicers, and may supervise and delegate tasks to staff. Key duties include scheduling and supervising daily activities, training staff on food safety and cooking techniques, setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, cooking using various methods, garnishing, portioning, and storing food properly. They maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment, ensure excellent customer service, follow safety policies, and produce work schedules or production records as needed. Qualifications include prior cooking experience, food safety certification, basic math skills, and effective communication. Physical demands may involve lifting, bending, standing, and wearing PPE. The role emphasizes flexibility as duties may vary.