Kitchen Lead

Cosm; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosm in The Colony, Texas is looking for a Kitchen Lead responsible for ensuring the highest quality of food production and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. The ideal candidate has previous experience in fast-paced dining establishments and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include adhering to food safety practices, managing food allergen risks, and maintaining teamwork. This position requires a friendly demeanor and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, along with complying with all company policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience required, preferably in a fast-paced casual dining establishment.
• Must maintain proper hygiene and food safety practices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest quality of food is produced at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Engage with guests and team members positively and professionally.

Skills

Food handling knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Cosm is a global technology company that brings experiences to life in immersive environments. We help our partners create spaces and content that blur the lines of real and virtual across three primary markets: Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions. Cosm was born from the fusion of some of the greatest innovators in the history of technology. Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, Inc., and Cosm Immersive combined forces to power the immersive experiences of the future as Cosm. Innovation is in our DNA.

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Summary

The Kitchen Lead will ensure the highest quality of food is produced at all times, recipes are precisely followed, the kitchen is kept meticulously clean at all times, and everyone works together as one team helping out wherever necessary.

Responsibilities

Applicant must be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The individual must also follow all appropriate Cosm policies and procedures outlined in the training manuals and employee handbook.

• Consistently arrives to work as scheduled, prepared to assume shift responsibilities.
• Consistently arrives to work well-groomed and in proper uniform.
• Able to obtain, and maintain, a valid food service permit.
• Knowledgeable in prep sheets, food handling procedures and managing food allergen risks as outlined in the department training manual.
• The “Shelf Life” of products is adhered to in accordance with the corresponding recipe.
• Consistently demonstrates health department regulations for proper food storage in all refrigeration units and dry storage areas.
• Demonstrates proper knowledge of station preparedness: product utilization and rotation, shelf life, correct portioning per item, never wasting usable product.
• Ensures all food items prepared in the kitchen meet or exceed Company’s food quality standards.
• Records all waste on the provided waste sheet but keeps waste to a minimum.
• Ensures the station is prepared for anticipated levels of business.
• Practices “clean as you go” techniques.
• Maintains the kitchen in a clean, organized manner, both food preparation areas and storage areas, including floors.
• Demonstrates and practices safe knife skills.
• Knowledgeable in the equipment used on the line and always uses them in a safe manner following all safety procedures.
• Knowledgeable in all the menu items prepared in the station.
• Consistently demonstrates an understanding of health department regulations pertaining to basic hygiene.
• Prepares section so that it is ready at scheduled time.
• Follows all recipes precisely according to company standards.
• Focuses on a one-team approach by helping other team members to ensure order accuracy and speed of service.
• Engages fans, coworkers, and managers with a positive, friendly, professional approach during all interactions.
• Is knowledgeable of the Company’s products, services, current promotions, and recurring events.
• Willingly, and with a positive attitude, follows direction of all supervisors, including additional requests for side work, cleaning, etc.
• Attends all on-going training, when scheduled.
• Complies with, and supports, all policies set forth by the Cosm employee handbook and training manuals.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, based on the need volume of the operation (late hours, holidays, weekend, etc.)
• Must consistently be friendly and outgoing toward guests, management, and fellow team-members.
• Must work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates good time management skills and communication skills.
• Follows Company and state safety guidelines to provide a safe working environment.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, squat, reach overhead, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Will occasionally kneel and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Will seldom be sitting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting over 50 pounds.

Experience

• Previous experience required, preferably in a fast paced casual dining establishment
• Excellent communication and professional interpersonal skills required.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the general duties of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may change or be added based on business needs at any time, with or without notice, consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. Cosm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.