Lead Cook

As a Lead Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and following an established production schedule. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed by Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and at all times practices good personal hygiene; Maintains food and equipment inventories; Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen line equipment, preparation and storage areas; Stocks and rotates products on cooking line; Has sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards; Cooks and prepares menu items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures; Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness; Ensures all food safety regulations are followed; Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction; Communicates with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies equipment, safety problems, etc.

Requirements

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training; Must be able to communicate clearly; Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously; Must have high level of mobility/flexibility; Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times; Must possess a high level of coordination; Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet; Must be able to fit through an opening 30” wide; Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling; Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors; Requires continual standing and walking

Benefits

Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop; Immediate Family Members are also eligible; Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive; Get paid daily through Daily Pay; Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; Flexible Schedule; All you can eat pancakes + meal discounts; Employee Discount Program; Development Pathway: Step by step process to grow your career; 3 College Credits hours for completing manager training; Vacation/PTO; Employee Assistance Program; Health Savings Account; Travel Accident Insurance; Discounted Tuition; Waived Application Fee; Deferred Tuition