Lead Line Cook — Breakfast, Buffet & Banquets

Rane Culinary Science Center; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rane Culinary Science Center in Auburn, AL is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to plan, prep, and provide quality service across all production areas for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. You will oversee production flow and support the Banquet Chef with plate ups and event tasks to ensure smooth service.

This role requires strong leadership to direct kitchen staff, ensure recipes and plating guidance are followed, manage mise en place, and help control food and labor costs while

Qualifications

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and recognize problems.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Ability to arrange things in a certain order according to rules.
• Attention to detail, speed and accuracy in job functions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through with tasks.
• Ability to remain calm and resolve problems with good judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet production schedules.
• Ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ability to learn full knowledge of all menus and stations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of production to include all food produced for Breakfast and Lunch Buffet.
• Oversee the flow of production for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Assist the Banquet Chef with plate ups or whatever needed, when asked.
• Ensure the setup for lunch buffet, brunch, and promotional events is correct, and chaffers and equipment are lit on time.
• Monitor mise en place to ensure it is completed to satisfaction of set standards and recipes.
• Create daily specials, lunch buffet menus, and brunch menus with timely ordering information.
• Maintain and contribute to a positive work environment. Assist in controlling food and labor cost.

Skills

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Problem Sensitivity

Deductive Reasoning

Information Ordering

Attention to detail

Organization

Prioritization

Team leadership

Front of house coordination

English communication

Math basics

Multi-tasking

Stress management

Kitchen supervision

Recipe following

Menu knowledge

Job description

Rane Culinary Science Center in Auburn, AL is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to plan, prep, and provide quality service across all production areas for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. You will oversee production flow and support the Banquet Chef with plate ups and event tasks to ensure smooth service.

This role requires strong leadership to direct kitchen staff, ensure recipes and plating guidance are followed, manage mise en place, and help control food and labor costs while