Lead Cook

Pchresorts; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality team as a Lead Cook, supervising kitchen staff and ensuring food quality. This role offers opportunities for growth within a distinguished Marriott property, focusing on creating memorable guest experiences.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Competitive salary based on skills and experience

Exclusive hotel stays and discounts

Access to global Marriott benefits network

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise kitchen staff in proper preparation and safety measures.
• Monitor production flow and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Conduct daily taste panels to verify dishes are seasoned correctly.

Job description

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Lead Cook is to supervise the kitchen staff in the absence of the Chef and ensure the maintenance of food quality. This role will create positive leadership by providing guidance and training to the Kitchen associates in proper preparation techniques, equipment usage, and safety measures. The Lead Cook will visually inspect and select the freshest ingredients for menu items, follow recipes, and prepare requisitions for supplies. A crucial part of this role is monitoring production flow, adhering to cost and quality control procedures, maintaining menu specifications and recipes, updating production forecasts, and ensuring compliance with health regulations regarding receiving, storage, and rotation of foods.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Train and supervise kitchen staff in proper preparation, equipment handling, and safety measures; evaluate performance and provide guidance to maintain high-quality output.
• Conduct sensory evaluations (taste, smell, visual inspection) of all products and mise en place before service to ensure top quality and correct recipes.
• Report substandard or low-quality products promptly to supervisors or chefs for immediate action.
• Ensure accurate timing and pacing during service to deliver timely and appropriate food to guests.
• Follow the culinary staff schedule; implement modifications under the direction of culinary supervisors and chefs.
• Monitor production flow, making adjustments to adhere to cost and quality standards.
• Oversee proper receiving, storage (including temperature control), and rotation of food products, ensuring compliance with health regulations, proper labeling, dating, and storage practices.
• Conduct daily taste panels to verify dishes are seasoned correctly and ready for service.
• Assign specific duties to kitchen employees to ensure efficient operations and service quality.
• Maintain and update menu specifications, recipes, and production forecasts; ensure all kitchen equipment is clean, maintained, and promptly repaired when needed.
• Foster positive relationships within the team and across departments, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Handle and store equipment properly; keep the work area clean following the 'clean as you go' policy, using sanitizers on all food contact surfaces.
• Ensure proper setup of workstations before meal functions to maximize efficiency during service.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished property within the Marriott family, where you can influence and elevate the dining experience. We foster a collaborative environment that encourages growth and provides tools and support to help you succeed. Join our passionate team dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences.

As part of the PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Renaissance Montgomery offers comprehensive benefits, perks, and discounts, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Exclusive hotel stays, food and beverage, golf, and retail discounts.
• Access to the global Marriott benefits network for travel and leisure opportunities.
• Additional perks that make working with us rewarding!

Discover the difference at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Resort at the Convention Center!

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