Lead Line Cook

The Lead Line Cook is responsible for preparing and executing exceptional food while helping lead the kitchen team during service. This position serves as a key support to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef by maintaining food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and ticket times. The Lead Line Cook should be passionate about food, take pride in their work, and be willing to lead by example.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Set up & Stock assigned stations with all necessary supplies before service.

- Prepare ingredients, including cleaning, cutting, portioning, and organizing products.

- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, specifications, and quality standards.

- Maintain thorough knowledge of the menu and demonstrate the ability to execute all assigned

stations.

- Help lead the kitchen line during service and ensure food is prepared accurately, consistently,

and in a timely manner.

- Coordinate with other kitchen team members to ensure food is completed and served

simultaneously.

- Help monitor ticket times, food quality, presentation, and proper portioning.

- Train and assist new kitchen team members on recipes, procedures, stations, and food safety

standards.

- Demonstrate the ability to work multiple stations and provide coverage when needed.

- Fill in for absent team members and assist wherever needed to keep the kitchen operating

efficiently.

- Communicate effectively with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef regarding food quality, prep

needs, staffing, and kitchen concerns.

- Report any equipment issues, safety concerns, food quality issues, or other mishaps to

management.

- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen concerns.

- Help control food waste by following proper storage, labeling, and handling procedures.





Benefits

• Benefits (full-time only)

o Medical Insurance

• Food Discount

o Employees are allowed to get 50% off an entree while working and 50% off an entrée

for themselves and a guest.





This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical

responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being

all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind

the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified

employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the

at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Previous line cook experience required

Excellent oral communication skills required

Positive interpersonal skills required

Must be able to read and write basic English

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Must be dependable, punctual, and willing to assist the team as needed.