Lead Cook - Full time/Part time
Location: Cheshire
This is a Full Time Position/Benefit Eligible
Part time Position available including every other weekend
General Description:
Responsible for performing duties as detailed in the job flow or as directed by the manager to include preparing hot and cold food items using a variety of production tools, techniques, and equipment.Performs duties in compliance with established company policies and procedures, ensuring meal and service demands are met while maintaining sanitary work environment.
Essential Job Functions:
1.Prepares all food indicated by the production sheet according to recipe and standards.
2.Works in a time efficiently manner and properly utilizes all products to minimize waste and loss
3.Consciously presents all food items according to standards including (clean plates, hot food hot, cold food cold, fully garnished and properly cooked)
4.Participates in continuing education programs.
5.Achieves customer satisfaction with food prepared and positive interactions
6.Attends scheduled meetings and inservices.
7.Adheres to unit standards of dress.
8.Complies with standards of Serve Safe; completes all HACCP and production paperwork
9.Wears PPE as required and outlined on the hazard analysis form.
10.Performs other duties as required.
Entry Level Qualifications:
1.Culinary AS or Certificate Program preferred.
2.ServSafe or other food safety certification preferred.
3.Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes.
4.Ability to prepare menu items as directed.
5.Knowledge of essentials of food and cost control.
6.Knowledge of food presentation and garnishing techniques.
7.Knowledge of contemporary and classical food preparation
Physical Requirements:
Must be of good physical health.
Able to occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, stand, walk, use hands, talk, taste and smell.
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before being considered for employment.
Equipment to be used but not limited to:
Gas stoveSlicerChopperBlender
MixerKnivesGrillFryolator
SteamerSteam kettleTilting SkilletOvens
SalamanderGriddle