F&B Lead Cook

Summary: Oversee all food preparation and kitchen line flow in designated area.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years experience in related culinary field.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English; bilingual ability is a plus.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife skills required.
• Acquire Food Handlers permit within 30 days of hire
• Must successfully complete 90 day probationary/training period to maintain employment.

License Requirement(s):

• Class II Gaming License; Washington State Health Card

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee product consistency and plate presentation and make necessary modifications according to business needs.
• Monitors waste and over production, ensures proper rotation and quality control.
• Trains new employees to help them achieve company standards.
• Monitor and enforce Company and departmental safety policies and Health Department standards.
• Responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and equipment maintenance of their area.
• Oversee all kitchen related activities pertaining to the normal operation of the restaurant, menu and staff.
• Coordinates service of food with restaurant needs.
• Work closely with Chef to achieve daily goals.
• Performs all other duties as directed by Executive Chef, Sous Chef or F&B Director.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Constantly walking, standing, hearing, seeing and talking.
• Frequently smelling, tasting, eye/hand coordination and handling.
• Occasionally balancing, bending, reaching, twisting, sitting, holding, wrist motion, reading and stooping.
• Occasionally pushing and/or pulling up to a maximum of 120 lbs.; lifting and/or carrying up to a maximum of 55 lbs. alone.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment with occasional hot and cold temperature changes.
• Close spaces while working with others.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Stand on tile, mats.
• Hazards: Knives, mechanical kitchen equipment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years experience in related culinary field.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English; bilingual ability is a plus.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife skills required.
• Acquire Food Handlers permit within 30 days of hire
• Must successfully complete 90 day probationary/training period to maintain employment.

License Requirement(s):

• Class II Gaming License; Washington State Health Card