Lead Line Cooks- Full Time

About the role

The Breakfast Lead Line Cook at The Tree Farm is a skilled culinary professional tasked with delivering high quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen. This role is essential for supporting various kitchen operations and ensuring an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for members and guests.

Responsibilities

• Plates food according to standard plating menu with garnishments and food quantities
• Knows cooking times and temperatures for all items to ensure proper cooking methods and temperatures while ensuring the highest quality
• Address any issues that arise during food preparation or service, adapting as needed to maintain quality and efficiency
• Help monitor food costs and suggest improvements to maintain budgetary objectives
• Take charge in the absence of the Executive chef or Sous chef, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and staff coordination
• Ensure that all dishes meet The Tree Farm's standards for appearance and presentation before they leave the kitchen
• Work across various kitchen stations and assist with other duties as needed
• (Understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station. Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards at all times)

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food preparation
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required based on event schedules
• In-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods
• Training in all areas (saute, grill, pantry and pastry) to provide a foundation for success
• Highly organized with excellent time management abilities
• Precise knife cutting skills and working knowledge of cooking techniques
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., evenings, weekends, and holidays) and regular attendance
• Knowledge of cost-effective cooking techniques and waste minimization to help manage kitchen budgets
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership position in the food service industry

Qualifications

• Preferred Certificate and/or degree in Culinary Arts or related field
• Shifts often last 8 to 10 hours, requiring strong back and leg endurance
• Environmental Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to an environment with temperature variations subject to high temperatures due to cooking equipment, as well as cooler temperatures in storage areas like refrigerators and freezers
• The role is set in a kitchen environment, which can be noisy and bustling with activity during meal service
• Strict hygiene and safety standards must be adhered to, including regular handwashing and maintaining cleanliness in the workspace
• You need excellent hand-eye coordination, solid visual acuity to read tickets, good hearing to communicate over kitchen noise, and strong reflexes to handle knives and hot surfaces safely