Lead Line Cook

Reynolds Lake Oconee; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life insur.

Paid time off: 1 week after 6 months

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings accounts (HSA)

LTD and STD

Job summary

Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA seeks an experienced chef to lead line setup and banquets, ensure high-quality presentation, and supervise kitchen staff during service. You will read orders, prepare items to specifications, and uphold health and safety standards while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced culinary environment with strong team leadership.

You will maintain logs, assist in closing duties, and ensure adherence to recipes and portion control, supporting menu execution

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years experience in preparing fine foods with cook to order and banquet experience.
• Able to read and execute orders and recipes as written.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct others by example with mind set to grow.
• Culinary Institute or Vo-Tech graduate with Culinary Degree.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certificate.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and lift often.
• CPR/First Aid required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists in setting up hot and cold line per menu period as well as banquets.
• Maintains and adheres to preparation techniques and portion/plate presentations for à la carte and Banquets.
• Reads food orders and participates in cooking according to chef guidelines.
• Directs and assists in breaking down hot line and proper storage using Day Dot system.
• Inspects lines at end of shift; ensures proper storage, cleaned equipment, and reports malfunctions.
• Follows daily/weekly cleaning schedules and health/safety standards.
• Maintains health policy adherence and assists in banquet operations as required.
• Completes End of Shift closing checklist with the Chef de Cuisine.

Skills

Leadership

Read orders/recipes

Food safety knowledge

Fine dining & banquet experience

Ability to train/mentor staff

Stand/walk/lift

Education

Culinary Degree (Culinary Institute or Vo-Tech)

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Jonas

Ultimate

Reserve Interactive

Job description

This position pays $19/hr . PM premium rate of $21/hr for all hours worked after 5pm.

Responsibilities:

• Directs and assists in setting up hot and cold line per menu period as well as banquets
• Maintains, understands and assists in the adherence of all preparation techniques and portion and plate presentation for menu items for a la carte and Banquet’s
• Reads food orders as they come in and directs as well as participates in the cooking of the food according to the guidelines set by the Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef
• Directs and assists in breaking down hot line, putting foods away according to proper storage and rotation procedures using the “Day Dot” system
• Inspects hot/cold lines at end of the shift, insuring that food is stored properly, equipment is cleaned and shut off, reports any malfunction or breakage to the Chef’s
• Directs and assists in following daily and weekly cleaning schedules
• Assists Chef de Cuisines and Sous Chef in assuring that adherence to accepted food handling safety specifications is maintained according to health department regulations
• Adhere to the Restaurant Employee Health Policy
• Assists in banquet operations as required
• Completes and assists closing Chef de Cuisine with “End of Shift closing check list”, signs off on
• Maintains breakage, spoiling, and refrigeration temp logs daily

Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) years experience in preparing fine foods with cook to order and banquet experience
• Able to read and execute orders and recipes as written
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct others by example with mind set to grow
• Culinary Institute or Vo-Tech graduate with Culinary Degree
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certificate
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and lift often
• CPR/First Aid required or willing to obtain
• Knowledge of Jonas, Ultimate, and Reserve Interactive is preferred
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off:1 week vacation after 6 months; sick, personal days, and 10 holidays after 90 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• LTD and STD

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