COOK LEADER, L06/RFT

Cook Leader

Help. Performs following duties as a Cook Leader: Acts as liaison for Managers to the cooks. Monitors BOH sanitation procedures and corrects deficiencies. Monitors daily food rotation and preparation procedures. Maintains waste & spoilage log. Reviews work schedules and assists management in controlling excessive labor expenses. Demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance to new employees. Conducts on-the-job training and instruction to the kitchen staff. Ensures kitchen supplies are available, and worksite materials and equipment are in serviceable condition. Interacts with Bar and Wait staff leaders as required. Responsible for the ordering, receiving, and accurate inventory of all food and beverage supplies. Reports deficiencies to supervisor. Resolves simple informal complaints of employees and refers others to supervisor. Ensures kitchen is maintained in good working condition by supervising/performing cleaning of all kitchen and assigned areas. Reports workplace injuries immediately to the immediate or higher level supervisor. Meets productivity goals as established by supervisor. Ensures employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules. Any other duties as directed by management.

Cook

Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items using the following techniques; sauting, roasting, grilling broiling, braising, frying, etc. Ensures that all menu items are consistently prepared and cooked to established specifications. Maintains a clean and organized work station, with sufficient Mis en Place for a full shift. Reports to work with a clean uniform and appropriate grooming standards. Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, reheating, and serving to assure quality control and food safety. Communicates with other cooks to ensure service is smooth and uninterrupted. Covers, dates, and properly stores all food items at the close of business or shift. May be required to work off site or at other facilities as dictated by business requirements.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other related duties as required.