Lead Line Cook

Join our kitchen team as Lead Line Cook: you will report to the Chef de Cuisine and work in tandem with other team members to put out quality food in a high-volume setting. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparing or directing the preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems
- Managing the kitchen staff and ensuring the kitchen operation is running smoothly
- Will communicate with FOH manager on duty as needed in a clear, kind and effective manner
- Determining amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensuring availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation; serving or ensuring proper serving of food for tray line or dining room
- Complying with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observing proper food preparation and handling techniques
- Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items according to the rules of FIFO (first in first out)
- Maintaining daily production records
- Keeping work area neat and clean at all times; cleaning and maintaining equipment used in food preparation
- Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portioning food for serving
- Completing food temperature log before service

Supportive Functions:
- Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance
- Performing other work-related duties as assigned
- Creating and executing Staff meals for FOH & BOH every day as assigned by Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef
- Performing other duties as assigned
- Ability to provide top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff.
- Does high-quality work while unsupervised.
- Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary.
- Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
- Able to work in a busy restaurant environment.

Qualifications
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
- Ability to work as a team member
- Follows directions and instructions
- Experience in fine dining is a plus!