LEAD LINE COOK

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring an efficient quality finished product before and during service hours. 

Core Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Duties may include but are not limited to the following items:

• Prepare food according to food      handlers guidelines and restaurant recipes and standards
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of      proper cooking procedures
• Prepare items needed for the shift
• Label and date all food stored &      Rotate food as needed
• Remain flexible with job duties
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to assigned      shift
• Follow opening and closing      procedures
• Report to managers when something is      broken or needs repair
• Keep a clean, stocked and tidy      workspace
• Maintain product quality standards      and consistency.
• Communicate openy and positively      with all staff and managers at all times
• Strive for guest      satisfaction—maintain the goal of creating positive guest experiences.
• Maintain the integrity of every dish      no matter time, price point, whom it is for or level of difficulty.
• Maintain a clean and organized BOH      workspace.
• Follow and uphold Restaurant’s      policies and procedures
• Maintain an organized and clean      workspace.

Qualifications:

• Previous kitchen experience is      required with at least 1 year of working in a similar position.
• Must be able to work well under      pressure
• Must have good organizational, time      management and delegation skills.
• Good communication skills—both      written and verbal, Spanish speaking would be a definite plus.
• Be able to self-motivate in work      environment
• Able to follow written or verbal      instructions
• Able to work in a high pace and hot      environment
• Able to multi-task
• Able to work all shifts and holidays
• Able to do repetitive work
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of safety rules for      kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of where and how      everything is stored

Physical Requirements: Requires standing and carrying for long periods.  This position may require lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing of approximately 21—50 pounds