Lead Cook
Company: Toast - Whittier
Location: Whittier
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Title: Lead CookDepartment: KitchenReports to:
ChefSupervises: Kitchen StaffFLSA Status: POSITION SUMMARYThe
position of the Lead Cook is to work closely with all kitchen staff
to coordinate food preparation and presentation in a timely manner.
This position will ensure that all safety regulations are adhered
too at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESKitchen
Ensure that all food items are prepared and served
accordingly;Train kitchen staff on the correct preparation and
plating of menu items;Ensure kitchen stations are adequately
stocked with food items and applicable tools;Ensure the plating and
garnishments are in accordance with instructions from chef;Assess
the quality of food to ensure that it meets restaurant
standards;Assists with the preparation of food items needed for
daily business.SupervisionAssist with conducting weekly inventory
of all food items and supplies;Train BOH staff;Provide supervision,
and direction to line cooks;Assist with the scheduling of kitchen
staff;Healthy and SafetyThorough knowledge of food safety
procedures;Ensuring that all food items and products are stored
according to manufacturer and safety regulations;Ensure that a
clean and sanitized working environment is maintained;Ensure that
staff follow the restaurant's preventive maintenance measures;
TRG/MIMOSASAssist with safety training to ensure the safe
operations of all kitchen equipment;Ensure the correct disposal of
hazardous materials.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.Work Environment and Physical DemandsThe
physical demands/conditions described below are representative of
those that must be met/tolerated by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform these essential functions. Stand for sometimes long and
continuous periods of time;Use stomach and lower back muscles to
support the body for long periods without getting tired;Repeat the
same movements for long and continuous periods of time;Ability to
use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools, and
controls;Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small
objects;Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls;Ability
to bend and twist at waist;Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or
carry heavy objects;Lifting up to 50 lbs.Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment;Exposure to moderate, sometimes loud noise
level.QUALIFICATIONSIncumbents must demonstrate the ability to
follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's
Employee Handbook. Incumbents will also contribute to a positive
work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such
that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and
management. In addition, the education, experience, and other
skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills,
and/or abilities required.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED
equivalentCERTIFICATIONS, Licenses, and RegistrationsCurrent
SERVSAFE CertificationWORK EXPERIENCEPrevious experience as a Line
Cook preferred;Previous experience working in the hospitality
industry.KEY SKILLS SETStrong organizational, time-management,
attention to detail;Strong problem-solving skills and ability to
meet tight deadlines;Excellent communication skills;A strong base
of culinary knowledge;Strong coaching and people-development
skillsStrong leaderships, interpersonal and conflict resolution
skills;Team player.EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONSHigh proficiency of
all kitchen tools and equipment;Working knowledge of all standard
office equipment.The duties of this position may change from time
to time. Toast Whittier reserves the right to add or delete duties
and responsibilities at the discretion of Toast Whittier or its
managers. This job description is intended to describe the general
level of work being performed. It is not intended to be
all-inclusive.Toast Whittier is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression),
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual
orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or
stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or
citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic
information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other
protected status.
Keywords: Toast - Whittier, Whittier , Lead Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Whittier, California
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