Now interviewing for immediate hire for candidates with experience in food service. Candidate would work under Chef Supervisor and be able to take the lead when Chef is absent. Candidate must be able to help manage clean-up responsibilities to ensure the proper closing of the kitchen at night. The Line Cook Lead is always guiding and mentoring team members in the performance of their duties to ensure kitchen operates successfully, resulting in excellent guest experience. The LIne cook LEad will be be working in any given station throughout service.

Line Cook/Lead responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensure high levels of food quality, presentation.
• Expedite the line/operate any station during peak periods and/or work in a dynamic capacity along with expediter to maintain low ticket times and ensure properly prepared menu items are produced by the kitchen at all times.
• Follow recipe and/or product specifications for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, slicing, storing and serving food in the establishment.
• Supervise and ensure recipe adherence and/or product specifications for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, slicing, storing and serving food in the establishment by all team members during your shifts.
• Safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Control food waste, loss and usage
• Assist to maintain a standard of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen utensils, equipment and all related areas.
• Assist Chef Supervisor in conducting weekly inventory of all food and paper items
• Act as Kitchen Manager whenever Chef Supervisor is not present in the building, and always maintain a leadership role guiding and correcting proper procedures.
• Able to act with initiative, and plan for the future and unforeseen circumstances.
• Able to make quick decisions.

Line Cook Lead Qualifications

• Good understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures. Follow food safety protocols consistently.
• Previous Lead experience and professional communication skills required.
• Available to work any shift and all holidays.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Ability to coach and and train
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities and be self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Have a commitment to quality service, and food knowledge.
• Always have great attitude in times of high pressure moments.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Food service management: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake City, PA 16423 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake City, PA 16423: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Ensure high levels of food quality, presentation.
• Expedite the line/operate any station during peak periods and/or work in a dynamic capacity along with expediter to maintain low ticket times and ensure properly prepared menu items are produced by the kitchen at all times.
• Follow recipe and/or product specifications for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, slicing, storing and serving food in the establishment.
• Supervise and ensure recipe adherence and/or product specifications for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, slicing, storing and serving food in the establishment by all team members during your shifts.
• Safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Control food waste, loss and usage
• Assist to maintain a standard of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen utensils, equipment and all related areas.
• Assist Chef Supervisor in conducting weekly inventory of all food and paper items
• Act as Kitchen Manager whenever Chef Supervisor is not present in the building, and always maintain a leadership role guiding and correcting proper procedures.
• Able to act with initiative, and plan for the future and unforeseen circumstances.
• Able to make quick decisions