Lead Line Cook

Carter Hospitality Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, Texas, is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join our Brewery & Restaurant team. The role entails preparing food to exact standards, leading the kitchen team, and assisting chefs in overseeing kitchen operations.

Four years of cook experience are required, with preference for banquet, catering or resort experience and staff leadership. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays while maintaining high quality and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of cook experience in a restaurant, banquet, or resort.
• Experience training or leading kitchen staff is preferred.
• Banquet, catering or resort work experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of food safety and line cook responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Open and/or close the kitchen.
• Lead kitchen staff to ensure timely service.
• Assist Executive Chef and Sous Chef to manage food costs and reduce waste.
• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service: chop vegetables, butcher meat, and prepare sauces.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the kitchen team.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the shift.

Skills

Leadership

Cook experience

Food safety

Team coordination

Mentoring staff

Job description

Located in Johnson City, Texas, Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa offers authentic Texan hospitality. In addition to a premiere winery inspired by a founding family of Texas Wine Country, the Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa features a Restaurant/Brewery along with banquets and other special events to create a blend of dining experiences. Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa is operated by the Carter Hospitality Group with 25 years of experience in the hospitality field. For more information, visit https://www.cartercreek.com

SUMMARY

Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa is currently hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our Brewery & Restaurant team. In this position, the ideal candidate will prepare food for guest consumption in accordance with the upmost of standards as set forward by the Executive Chef. The Lead Line cook will also assist the chef team in overseeing the running of the kitchen and cook assignments. Four (4) years of experience as a Cook in a restaurant, commercial or industrial facility; experience with banquet, catering or resort work is preferred; proven cooking experience and experience training or leading staff in a restaurant, commercial or industrial facility.

DUTIES

• May be responsible for opening and/or closing the kitchen.
• Lead kitchen staff to make sure food gets out in a timely manner.
• Assist Executive Chef and Sous Chef to maintain food costs and minimize waste.
• Set up and stock station with all necessary supplies.
• Prepares food for service to include chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces.
• Cooks menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Answer, report and follow Executive or Sous Chef’s instruction.
• Clean up of station and takes care of leftover food.
• Stocks inventory appropriately.
• Ensures that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Compiles with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standard.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensures all sanitation procedures are being followed; ensures adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Skillfully utilizes hand tools or machines required, reads recipes, measures, cuts and otherwise works on materials with great precision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stands and walks short to moderate distances through shift. Bends, stoops, and reaches to perform routine job tasks. Routinely required to handle and move objects weighing up to 30 lbs. over moderate distances. Possess basic math skills.

BENEFITS (Full-time)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• Must be available to work all shifts including evenings, weekends and some holidays

Enjoy the convenience of living close to work! Our company-owned Vineyard Springs Apartments in Johnson City, Texas, offers team members access to nearby housing with an exclusive employee discount on rent. Contact our HR team to learn more about availability and leasing options.

For more information, visit https://www.vineyardspringsapts.com/