Kitchen Lead

Rocknrollsushi; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

The Kitchen Leader is responsible for assisting the General Manager in all kitchen functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.

The Kitchen Leader is responsible for the training of employees in connection with those functions.

What we offer

1. Top Tier pay based on experience
2. Paid time off program
3. Growth opportunities to advance into management

Job Requirements

Job Duties:

1. Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
2. Responsible for ordering food products according to predetermined product specifications and ensuring received products are in the correct unit count and condition, in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
3. Assist the General Manager in controlling food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures, including checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
4. Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
5. Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
6. Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and maintained in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
7. Must possess a keen sense of taste and smell.
8. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
9. Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment typical of a restaurant kitchen, including but not limited to flattop grill, oven, mixer, food processor, dicer, and steam wells.
10. Hours will vary and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Skills and Qualifications

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter.
2. Strong leadership skills.
3. Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills.
4. Work well in a fast-paced setting.
5. At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.