Lead Cook |Part-Time | Grand River Conference Center

About the Role

The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue while also providing direction and guidance to other culinary and kitchen team members. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work an event-driven schedule, including nights and weekends per business needs.

About the Venue

The Grand River Center Conference Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 80,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepare hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Participate as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service, and delivery of product.
• Report any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Observe and test foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food plates for delivery to guests.
• Consult with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience working in a high-volume food and beverage operation.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef knife.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Pay

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching