General Purpose
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Lead Cook prepares already planned menus,
recipes and meals for daily operations and special events and supervises other
kitchen staff.
Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSupervises the preparation, presentation and cooking of food; meets on a
daily basis with the Chef; schedules cooks duties in the kitchen for
restaurant, banquets and special functions in conjunction with Chef;
orders products needed to fulfill banquet needs during the absence of Chef,
takes inventory on a monthly basis; plans work and coordinates kitchen
activities to meet meal requirements;
Supervises, instructs, guides and gives on the job training to kitchen
staff; Responsible for receiving and proper storage of incoming stock and
supplies; keeps overall kitchen clean and organized ie. Walk-ins,
freezer, dry storage; during the absence of the Chef, it is the
responsibility of the Restaurant Lead Cook to assume control of the kitchen
including attending meetings, ordering products needed; check changes,
scheduling, leave detailed information on problems, food or equipment.
Qualifications - Education, Experience and Physical Demands
REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must have basic knowledge of health department standards and food handling and
preparation. Must have working knowledge of kitchen equipment, i.e.
steamers, oven, slicers, knives, etc. Formal culinary training
preferred. Minimum 2 to 3 years of cooking and supervisory experience.Must be at least 18 years of age.Vision Mission ValuesVision:
We Dream Big and Deliver
Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the
lives of everyone in our community.
Values:
Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best
practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to
pursue excellence.
Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face
challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality resultsThe City is an Equal Employment Opportunity.Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a
fundamental principle at the City of Arvada, where employment is based upon
personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of
race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
marital status, pregnancy, age,medical condition, handicap, or
disability or any other protected characteristic as established by
law. The city will comply with all applicable federal and state laws and city
policy in providing equal employment opportunities.
