Lead Cook - NexDine

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Job Details

Position: Full-Time Lead Cook

Location: Glades Grill

Hours: 40

Hourly Pay Rate: $18-$20

Benefits: YES!

We provide our full-time colleagues with a generous compensation and benefits package, training and development and growth opportunities. We provide resources, rewards, and incentives to our valued colleagues.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Many supplemental insurances
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus various perks!

Pay Frequency:

• Weekly - Direct Deposit

Job Summary:

The Lead Cook reports to the Chef Manager and will be responsible for developing and executing culinary results to exceed customer expectations. The Lead Cook may lead other cooks in service, production, and presentation standards. Also, the Lead Cook should apply their culinary techniques to food preparation and assists with the final presentation and service of food.

The Lead Cook will work the grill and assist the Chef with catering orders and other food prep work as needed.

Essential Functions and Key Tasks:

• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types on a regular basis and for special functions.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• May lead cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• May coordinate activities of employees engaged in food preparation.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Collaborate with management to develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
• Assist Chef with demonstration of new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
• Assist Chef with ordering, receiving and inventory of products.
• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.
• May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.
• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in food service
• Previous customer service experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• ServSafe Certification

Who We Are:

NEXDINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. NEXDINE participates in E-Verify.