Qualifications
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Overview:
We are looking to build a passionate team of individuals to assist in the Success of Chianti Italian Restaurant. We are a scratch kitchen that utilizes only the best ingredients to prepare a wonderful array of Italian foods. We are creative, we are passionate, we are true to our food, we are a team Different food service positions based on your needs. We will work with you to help achieve your goals while fulfilling those of the business. We are excited to relaunch our concept and want to put together a team that is self-motivated, creative, caring, passionate, and has a true drive for success.
Full Job Description
It is the primary responsibility of Lead Cook to assist in preparation of meals. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices, and procedures.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Work Pantry, Fry, sauté and broiler Station Without issues.
Lead team on assigned shift
Demonstrate excellent customer service at all times while working in a fast-paced team environment
Maintain a solid knowledge of understanding and preparation of basic sauces, stocks, and soups
Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
Read, measure, and execute standard recipes\
Season and cook food according to recipes or Chefs instruction
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
Perform kitchen maintenance tasks such as emptying the trash and washing dishes
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds, and be able to walk, stand, bend and reach as the job require.
Maintain positive attitude
Able to communicate with management
Must be able to read and write English.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Preferred:
Previous experience in a restaurant
Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Health Card- Local SNHD or Serve Safe
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of knives and knife skills
Ability to utilize a wide range of kitchen tools, utensils chopping knives and vegetable grinders
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to accept constructive criticism
Pay: Based on Experience
Physical Setting:
Upscale casual restaurant
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Night shift
Weekends
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely:
No
