Lead Cook

*POSITION: CHEF* *Reports to: Store Manager/ Director of Operations* *JOB DESCRIPTION* *Summary/Objective: * Responsible for the successful operation of the kitchen.
Study recipes, create prep list for kitchen crew.
Manage food cost and inventory.
Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality and appearance.
Establish maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment and work area.
Lead, mentor and manage kitchen staff.
*Essential Functions* The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
· OVERSEES all food preparation, production, and presentation; ensures that recipes are followed and preparation and presentation are adhered to consistently.
· Responsible for accurately forecasting and preparing steam table planners based upon sales volume and customer demographics.
· Responsible for accurately forecasting and preparing daily specials, BBQ, cold prep, vegetables, and desserts.
· Responsible for Holiday Commissary and Corporate Catering events.
· Responsible for setting par levels.
· The Executive Chef is responsible for food products from time of preparation until the finished product is delivered to the customer.
· Assists staff with job functions as needed to ensure optimum service to all patrons.
· Ensures all kitchen and food operations are in compliance with all legislated health and licensing guidelines; ensures adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures.
· Provides proper training to new kitchen employees.
· Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and safety regulations.
· Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
· Must be able to handle various types of meats and seafood as served within the restaurant menu.
· Must be able to use fingers bilaterally and unilaterally (one-handed) to unload boxes and operate equipment related to your job.
· Must be able to maintain balance and climb three to five feet on a ladder in order to retrieve supplies, store boxes, etc as required to perform the functions of your job.
· Must have vision and hearing corrected to be able to legally operate a vehicle in various environmental and traffic conditions.
· Maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled by management and/or as necessary during unscheduled times to meet customer’s needs.
· Undertake and support any policy, change, system or work rules the Company implements regarding the purpose of this position.
· Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
*Essential Functions of the Position* Ensures adherence to health code regulations and guidelines.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Holiday Commissary and Catering.
Strong ability to coach and develop kitchen personnel; monitor use of SOPs; setting par levels and standards.
Ensure costs and budgets are managed and adhered to.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow *Supervisory Responsibility: *This position has NO supervisory responsibilities, is supervised by Head Cook and reports to the Store Manager *Work Environment: *This job operates in a full service or fast food restaurant kitchen model environment.
Role may also serve in outdoor, or event environment as required by catering needs.
This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, stoves, utensils, etc.
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At times, position may be required to travel to local restaurants within the perimeter to support organizational needs.
*Physical Demands: *The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, 40 inches high without the aid of another person and up to 75 pounds with assistance; Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while performing work duties; Must be able to bend, stoop, push and pull in the performance of duties; Must be able to use fingers bilaterally and unilaterally (one-handed) to unload boxes and operate equipment related to your job.
Must be able to maintain balance and climb three to five feet on a ladder in order to retrieve supplies, store boxes, etc.
as required to perform the functions of your job.
*Position Type/Expected Hours of Work*Position is Full Time Regular.
Position is required to work at minimum 45hrs/week each week to maintain full time status.
Evening and weekend work is also required as job duties demand.
*Travel: *Some local inner/outer 285 perimeter travel is expected for this position.
Personal vehicle is required.
No overnight travel required.
*Minimum Qualifications: * · Two to four years related experience or equivalent.
· Commitment to excellence and high standards · Excellent written and oral communication skills · Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills · Ability to manage priorities and workflow · Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm · Excellent customer service skills · Strong interpersonal skills.
· Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions · Creative, flexible, and innovative team player · Passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, and a positive outlook.
· Professional appearance and demeanor · Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
· Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
*Other Duties: *Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $14.
00 per hour Experience level: * 5 years Restaurant type: * Casual dining restaurant Shift: * Day shift * Morning shift Weekly day range: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Experience: * Kitchen management: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * LaGrange, GA 30240 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * LaGrange, GA 30240: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person