Lead Cook - Banquets

Overview The Lead Cook is responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations. This position provides hands-on leadership to cooks, ensures food is prepared and delivered on time to specification, promotes food safety, conducts daily positive pre-shift meetings, places orders, responds to emails, and coaches team members. This position does not have authority to hire or terminate employees. Responsibilities Leads kitchen operations during assigned shifts. Ensures food quality, consistency, presentation, and ticket times meet company standards. Conducts positive and uplifting daily pre-shift meetings. Provides coaching, guidance, and motivation to culinary team members. Places food and supply orders as assigned. Checks and responds to department emails in a timely manner. Maintains food safety and sanitation standards. Ensures proper receiving, storage, labeling, dating, and rotation of products. Assists with training and development of cooks. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Three to five years culinary experience; leadership experience preferred. Applicable food safety certifications. Intermediate computer skills required including email, ordering systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Display strong work ethic and teamwork. Must present an image of excitement and enthusiasm, while being able to project a professional appearance and demeanor. Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals. Posted Salary Range USD $17.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr. Tipped Position This position does not earn tips