Lead Cook - Michael Patrick's

The Post Oak; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Post Oak in Biloxi, MS is seeking a line cook to oversee preparation, seasoning, and cooking of foods according to preplanned menus. You will broil, toast, and prepare desserts, vegetables, and specialties in a high-volume setting. Food safety and guest experience are key priorities.

The role requires ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays, with a professional appearance and strong teamwork. Compensation is hourly with no tips.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Culinary art courses or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Broil steak chops, fish, and poultry according to order.
• Toast bread and prepare waffles and pancakes using mixes or recipes.
• Prepare desserts and mix ingredients for cooked and uncooked desserts.
• Wash, Peel, cut, seed, and cook vegetables according to recipes.
• Oversee preparation and instruction for all recipes as needed.
• Inventory supplies and prepare requisitions.
• Carve meat or prepare house specialties.
• Ensure safety and security of guests and employees.

Skills

Food prep

Mathematics

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary courses or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Oversee the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of foods, following recipes for preplanned menus.

Responsibilities

• Broil steak chops, fish, and poultry according to order.
• Toast bread and prepare waffles and pancakes, using prepared mixes or recipes. Mix ingredients for cooked and uncooked desserts, such as pudding custard, gelatin, and fruit desserts.
• Washes, peels, cuts, seeds, and cook vegetables according to recipes.
• May oversee the preparation and instruction of preparation for all recipes.
• May inventory supplies of food and prepare requisitions.
• May carve meat or prepare specialties of the house.
• Ensure the safety and security of guests and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Culinary art courses or equivalent experience.
• Two years’ experience as a line broiler and fry cook in a high-volume business.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Food handler’s card (HLTH card) and any other certification or license, as required by law or policy
• Possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities
• The ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• The ability to deliver at a service level creates an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable experience.
• Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Must present an image of excitement and enthusiasm, while being able to project a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Display strong work ethic and teamwork.

Posted Salary Range

USD $17.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr.

Tipped Position

This position does not earn tips