Job Title : Lead Cook
Department : Food Service
Direct Supervisor : Kitchen Manager or Chef
FLSA Status : Non- Exempt
Starting rate of pay : $20.25 / hr
Company Benefits :
- Flexible Hours
- Employee Discount
- 10 Paid Holidays (including 2 days for your birthday)
- Medical / Vision / Dental Package
- Free Life Insurance
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Voluntary Insurance Plans (Life, Disability, Cancer, Accidental)
- Long Term Disability
- Wellness Program
- Discounted Gym membership (YMCA)
- Matching 401K
- Management Bonuses
- For qualifying positions
Job Summary : The Lead Cook is responsible for all aspects of food preparation, as well as enforcement of sanitation procedures, training, product organization, and operations in the absence of both managers. Throughout a shift, a Lead Cook will perform the duties of a Cook and / or Prep Cook when needed.
Essential Job Duties :
Assist customers with their ordersResponsible for all aspects of food preparation (prep work and cooking) including but not limited to :Grilling items for plate lunchesCooking chicken and other hot itemsScratch baking (determined by store)Cooking all items for bentosMaking sandwiches / saladsMaking all other hot and cold foodsEnforce sanitation procedures and product organization / rotationTraining new Cooks and Prep Cooks in all operational tasksAdministrative duties, including but not limited to :TransfersInventoriesRoutine orderingOversee back-of-the-house operations in the absence of both managersOversee front-of-the-house operations in the absence of both managers and a Lead ServerQuality control / maintaining recipe standardsAnswer department phoneUnderstand and abide by all company policies and proceduresOther Job Duties :
Transportation of grilled foodsPack, rotate, and label all prepared foodsBakery merchandisingCutting prepared meats for line serviceAll aspects of set up / break down for service lineRestock all plastic and paper goods (utensils, bags, cups, napkins), drinks, and condimentsCleaning, including washing dishes, trash and box disposal, sanitation of all surfaces, sweeping, moppingRestock soaps, sanitizers, and other associated chemicalsMake store announcements regarding kitchen specialsPerform demonstrations when necessary (sample out new items)Any tasks as deemed necessary by managementPhysical Requirements :
18 years of age or older (operates heavy machinery)Must be able to safely lift 40-50 lbs unassistedStand for extended periods of time (4-10 hours)Mental Requirements :
Detail-orientedOrganizedAble to work independently and as a team memberAble to multi-taskResourcefulWork Hours :
As determined by employee handbookMay require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysOccasional longer shifts (10 hours)Working Conditions :
Fast-paced environmentServing area : Cool to room temperatureExtremely hot and / or cold temperatures : Warehouse / kitchen (100+°F); Chill (35°F) / freezer (-10°F)Potential Hazards :
Working with hot pans / serving trays, grill, hot oven, steamer, fryer, etc.Working with chemicals for sanitationWorking with knives and slicing machineryQualifications :
Education / Training / Experience :High school diploma or equivalentThree years external experience as a Cook or two years internal experience as a CookOne year supervisory experience preferredCommunication :
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to effectively communicate with others
Good phone etiquette
Possess acceptable written and verbal communication skills in English
Other :
Accurately and efficiently complete work in a timely mannerAble to multi-taskHighly organizedAttention to detailAble to effectively prioritize workAble to meet deadlines in a short period of timeAble to quickly pick up and follow through with various projectsTroubleshooting / problem-solving abilityCompensation : Starting rate (as deemed by current pay schedule) or commensurate with experience.
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