Food Service Lead Cook

4 weeks ago


Highland Falls, New York, United States Whitsons Culinary Group Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Food Service Lead Cook to join our team at Whitsons Culinary Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising, ordering, inventory, and production in our kitchen. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate all preparation and serving of food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides.
  • Delegate and perform cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing.
  • Coordinate ordering and receiving of all food, beverage and paper product needed for daily service in the school.
  • Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines.
  • Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking is required. Do not cook product for entire day service at once.
  • Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logs.
  • Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot. Log results in temperature log.
  • Follows assigned break schedules.
  • Follow sanitation requirements according to state, federal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager.
  • Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
  • Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs. When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen.
  • Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements.
  • Attend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager.
  • Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines.
  • Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times. Clean as you go.
  • Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day.
  • Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete.
  • Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily.
  • Must adhere to all Whitsons policies.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary.
  • Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
  • 1 year professional food service experience preferred.
  • Always present a positive and professional image.


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