LEAD COOK 
 
 SAVANNAH CONVENTION CENTER

At the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), we are committed to creating a consistently compelling experience for every guest who walks onto our campus. At the Savannah Convention Center campus, we aim to be the event venue of choice, driving economic growth and showcasing the uniqueness of Savannah, Chatham County and the State of Georgia. It’s what sets us apart and what fuels our vision to be the premier event destination delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences.

Our team members, regardless of role or responsibility, are dedicated to bringing this commitment to life every day. If you are result-oriented, passionate about customer service, believe in teamwork, and possess an unwavering commitment to quality, then a career at GWCCA could be your calling. Are you ready to begin your Authority Life journey?

The Savannah Convention Center is currently seeking part-time experienced Lead Cooks to join our family! Be a part of our team at the 330,000 square foot Savannah Convention Center currently undergoing an expansion and located directly across from historic Savannah on the Savannah River. This position reports to the Executive Chef and works in the main kitchen and concessions preparing food items for the facility. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience preparing in a high-volume kitchen, and is capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively.The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focus oriented and is committed to providing the quality of work in line with our core values. 

Successful employees at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority embody our four core values - to be one, to be honest, to be stewards and to be dynamic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide supervision and lead culinary team as directed
• Fulfilling the service per each Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
• Clean, cuts, prepares and cooks a variety of food items to a safe temperature.
• Maintaining all kitchen equipment cleanliness including work areas and annual maintenance.
• Understanding and preparation of food handling techniques and cooking recipes as directed.
• Must take direction well.
• Maintain clean safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to train other cooks on culinary techniques.
• Ability to clearly give direction to culinary team.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
• Ability to be creative with buffet food presentations and maintain a quality product.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight production deadline situations.
• Attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• At least two - three years’ experience in a banquet facility servicing meals for large events.
• At least one year supervisory experience in a professional kitchen

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or on terms or conditions of employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, eligibility for military service, disability, or for any other illegal purpose.