Lead Cook

Roanoke, VA

Job Summary:

Cook 1 position is a lead level cook who can operate all kitchen equipment and produce any products on the menu.   Leadership skills and expediting ability are a must.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Set up kitchen
  • Restocking and maintaining cleanliness of kitchen area
  • Expediting and Dressage of food products
  • Operation of all kitchen equipment and tools
  • Breakdown and clean-up of kitchen 
  • Washing dishes, pots and pans related kitchen production
  • Ability to make all coffee/tea products as well as most beverages
  • Ability to set up and dressage area of kitchen as well as barista area
  • Ability to produce all products from recipe
  • Ability to plate all food products to specification
  • Basic inventory recording and management
  • Follow departmental policies and procedures.
  • Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures
  • Sanitize all cleaning tools including mops, brooms, etc, at end of shift
  • Maintain a friendly and professional attitude when interacting with guests and fellow staff members
  • Assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures
  • Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Ability to follow recipes and culinary procedures
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

 

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Serve Safe Manager Certification preferred or achieved in first 3 months
  • Food and Beverage service experience preferred

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to stand for prolonged periods
  • Able to climb stairs
  • Able to walk kitchen and service public areas
  • Able to twist, bend, reach and pull
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds 

 

Competitive Compensation and Benefits including health, dental and vision insurance along with 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. This is a position which will require work on weekends, nights and holidays.   Please, no phone calls about this job! 

EOE/AA. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.