Lead Cook

Responsibilities

• Assist the F&B/Kitchen Manager in ensuring that the menu and guest service expectations are being met or exceeded.
• Become a strong member of an efficient and highly motivated culinary team focused on surpassing expectations by presenting a positive, can-do attitude every day.
• Train the culinary team in proper cooking techniques, adhere to defined company recipes, and understand sanitation guidelines to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Oversee restaurant orders and maintain efficient POS transactions for food and retail items.
• Participate in training related to the understanding and reporting of the COGS spreadsheet, weekly data sheets, and health safety logs.
• Avoid waste and follow the Cook training checklist to ensure accuracy when training others.
• Manage receiving, stocking, and rotating orders, and oversee inventory levels in grab and go/deli items.
• Affirm compliance with operational and Corporate standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances.
• Obtain ServSafe or Food Handler Certification in accordance with F&B company policy and/or state law.
• Maintain professional image, including sanitation and cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
• Understand Company’s Health and Safety standards, ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, policies, goals, and initiatives and meet the specific responsibilities within these areas.
• Adhere to Duties Checklist and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform with the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills that include the ability to coach, develop, and clearly communicate expectations.
• Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills with the ability to proactively recommend solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office and familiarity with POS system functionality.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment, in close proximity to other people and will involve frequent bending, twisting, squatting and lifting up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.