Lead Cook

The Waterville Hotel • Waterville, PA • 19h ago

About us The Waterville Hotel is a small business in Waterville, PA. We are professional, agile, fast-paced, and our goal is to continue adding to our amazing team and deliver quality food and service to our Customers.

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced lead cook (LLC) to join our kitchen team in providing exceptional dining experiences for our guests. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for creating innovative and delicious dishes, while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring a seamless operation.

The Ideal Candidate The lead line cook (LLC) is responsible for all daily aspects of the kitchen to ensure a smooth and speedy service. The LLC will report to and work under the kitchen manager (KM). They will supervise all other line cooks, dishwasher, etc. to ensure all quality standards and guidelines are met on a day-to-day basis. Core focus will be ability to prep and cook food, properly clean and sanitize all surfaces, clean cooking equipment (including fryers, dishes, etc.) and any other task that would be required for an efficient daily service. Also, will act as a fill-in for the KM due to any absences. The LLC must be able to be efficient, adaptable, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Dependability -- Work nights, weekends, and holidays

Punctuality -- Be on time for your shifts

Teamwork -- Ability to work well with others especially during stressful periods/rushes

Independent -- Able to work without supervision

Leadership -- Ability to delegate jobs to ensure smooth kitchen operations and train/mentor new/young kitchen personnel

Problem Solving -- Address and resolve issues during service, such as delays or food quality concerns

Equipment - Be able to efficiently and safely use the kitchen equipment

Specific Job Responsibilities: Continued

Open/Close -- Able to open for beginning of day service along with close properly so the kitchen is clean and ready for the next morning

Prep -- Prepare food and ingredients for the day

Stock -- Ensure the line is stocked for the day along with monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with sous chef to restock/order

Areas -- Able to manage a specific station during service ensuring it is clean, stocked, and organized

Presentation -- Ability to plate dishes according to quality and presentation standards

Coordination -- Ensure timely food preparation by communicating with other line cooks and the chef

Standards -- Ensure all food is prepared to high-quality standards; including taste, appearance, and temperature

Food Safety -- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines (proper food storage, cleanliness, personal hygiene)

Waste -- Monitor and take actions to minimize food waste

Communication -- Be able to effectively pass on information with other kitchen staff, servers, and management to manage timing and workflow

Assistance -- Help the KM with recipes, menu items, and specials

Organization -- Clean and arrange refrigerator/freezers to make sure items are properly sealed and labeled

FIFO! -- Ensure all items are first in, first out (especially deliveries)

Qualifications

Proven experience in food preparation and cooking in a restaurant or kitchen environment

Strong food handling and service skills

Familiarity with culinary techniques and knife skills

Experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide is a plus

Knowledge of menu planning and catering services

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced food industry setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,400.00 - $41,600.00 per year

Shift:

Day shift

Evening shift

Morning shift

Work Location: In person

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