Kitchen Lead/Lead Cook

Black Desert Resort; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant hospitality environment where you can showcase your culinary skills as a Kitchen Lead/Lead Cook. This role involves maintaining high standards in food production, ensuring operational sanitation, and managing kitchen staff to deliver exceptional service. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll play a key role in executing banquet functions and preparing consistent, high-quality meals. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and ready to thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food production standards and quality.
• Expedite orders and manage kitchen operations efficiently.
• Ensure operational sanitation and safety practices.

Skills

Food Production Standards

Operational Sanitation

Inventory Management

Recipe Execution

Team Collaboration

Education

Associates Culinary Degree

Job description

The Oasis Club at ChampionsGate is excited to announce they are looking to hire a new Kitchen Lead/Lead Cook to their kitchen staff. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service to the clubs managed by Troon. Key Responsibilities of the Kitchen Lead/Lead Cook:

• Learns and maintains standards in food production and quality.
• Expedites orders in a timely manner.
• Practices excellent operational sanitation.
• Executes scheduled banquet functions.
• Maintains a professional relationship with fellow associates.
• Helps reduce loss/waste.
• Communicates equipment repair needs with chef.
• Actively participates in training efforts.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Checks and dates all deliveries received and report any variances to chef in charge.
• Verifies that all coolers are at the proper temperatures and are cleaned on a daily basis.
• Processes inventory requisition and receives supplies as necessary for quality production.
• Prepares the proper amount of food according to production or forecast sheets and production plans.
• Prepares items in accordance with established recipes for a consistent product.

Minimum Qualifications for the Kitchen Lead/Lead Cook:

• Associates Culinary Degree and 5 years of Culinary Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years kitchen experience required.
• Open availability including nights, weekends, holidays required.
  
• Ordering and invoicing experience required.

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