Lead Cook Vista

About the role

To provide leadership and high-level supervision in the kitchen. To set an example of communication skills between all team members including front-of-house staff. To provide guests with the best quality foods in a timely fashion. To assist the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef in maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of all food production.
• Responsible for training of Prep Cooks and Line Cooks.
• Ensure the presentation, portioning, food compatibility, garnishes, substitution procedures are followed consistently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of menu items and standards by memory.
• Implement all F&B procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Responsible for following recipes, times and temperatures in order to produce high quality and consistent products.
• Responsible for conforming to all Indian Health Services standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• Three (3) years of fine dining A’ La Carte cooking experience or comparable/current Cross-Over experience in the venue.
• Thorough working knowledge of butchering, mother sauces, and plate presentation.
• Proven working knowledge of kitchen design and the operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers, etc.
• Must pass with a minimum score on the Lead Cook probationary exam.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Six (6) months of light to moderate baking.
• Two (2) years of culinary school.

Skills

• Fluency in English language.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with competitive family rates starting after 60 days.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Generous PTO: Accrue 21 days of PTO in your first year, growing to 33 days after five (5) years, with an option to cash out twice annually.
• Free meals, parking, and paid breaks.
• 40¢/gallon gas discount.
• Access to tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Starting salary range of $28.20/hr – $29.61/hr, depending on experience, with opportunities for annual performance-based increases.