Lead Cook

1 week ago

Bonita Springs, Florida, United States KW Property Management Full time

Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.

    • Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
  • Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
  • Sets steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining room.
  • Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
  • Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
  • Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
  • Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
  • Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
  • Apportions food for serving.
  • Maintains daily production records.
  • Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.

  • Completes food temperature checks before service.

  • Set-up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

  • Prepare ingredients to use in cooking including chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat
  • Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to stand throughout shift. Possess excellent physical condition and stamina
  • Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, climb, push, pull or lift items weighing up to 30 pounds
  • Requires auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written or oral instructions and procedures
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently while getting along with co-workers

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is non- exempt position (hourly). The work schedule will likely change throughout the year to accommodate the business needs of the property.

Travel:

  • No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
  • Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods including grilling, baking and boiling
  • Good communication skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent or a diploma from a culinary school

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KW Property Management & Consulting is a drug-free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience

Required

  • Prior experience in a related food service position in a kitchen as a cook or related position
Education

Required

  • High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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