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Lead Cook

Big Whiskey's of Owensboro

Lead Cook

Owensboro, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Summary of Position:

    Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, inventory, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control, and sanitation and cleanliness

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards

    Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies, and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees

    Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations

    Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner

    Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs

    Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in the correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures

    Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures

    Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies and input on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis

    Provide input to schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met

    Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures

    Oversee the training of the kitchen personnel in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils

    Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation process

    Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas

    Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points

    Provide safety training in first aid, lifting and carrying objects, and handling hazardous materials and ensure government required certifications

    Qualifications:

    A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, grill, and expediter

    At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity

    Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel, and guests

    Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

    Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

    References:

    Please provide at least two professional references that we may contact with phone numbers