Lead Cook

Savara Hospitality; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is looking for a Lead Cook to oversee kitchen operations and provide high-quality service in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will have supervisory skills, a focus on cleanliness and organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and 401(k) contributions.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage service preferred.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to climb stairs and work in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Set up kitchen and maintain cleanliness.
• Expediting and plating food products.
• Manage basic inventory and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to function in a high-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Servsafe food handler certificate

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Job Summary

Lead Cook is an entry level supervisory position that can operate all kitchen equipment and produce any products on the menu. Leadership skills and expediting ability are a must.

Job Summary

Lead Cook is an entry level supervisory position that can operate all kitchen equipment and produce any products on the menu. Leadership skills and expediting ability are a must.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Set up kitchen
• Restocking and maintaining cleanliness of kitchen area
• Expediting and Dressage of food products
• Operation of all kitchen equipment and tools
• Breakdown and clean-up of kitchen
• Washing dishes, pots and pans related kitchen production
• Ability to make all coffee/tea products as well as most beverages
• Ability to set up and dressage area of kitchen as well as barista area
• Ability to produce all products from recipe
• Ability to plate all food products to specification
• Basic inventory recording and management
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Sanitize all cleaning tools including mops, brooms, etc, at end of shift
• Maintain a friendly and professional attitude when interacting with guests and fellow staff members
• Assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Assist with Scheduling and training of Cooks and Dishwasher
• Performs other duties as assigned. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and culinary procedures
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Servsafe food handler certificate
• Food and Beverage service experience preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for prolonged periods
• Able to climb stairs
• Able to walk kitchen and service public areas
• Able to twist, bend, reach and pull
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
  
  

Competitive Compensation and Benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, group life and long term disability insurance, Flex Spending Account and Dependent Care Account, Tuition and Student Loan Reimbursement, as well as 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. This is a position which will require work on weekends, nights and holidays.

EOE/AA. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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