Lead Cook

Job Purpose:

The Lead Cook is responsible for quality of food ingredients used, preparation methods personally used as well as those used while supervising line cook staff and prepares base items needed in filling orders based on customer requests. The Lead Cook will be an on-site problem solver in the event of situations arising that require immediate action, and the Lead Cook will be provided the authority to make decisions to solve the problem following company procedures related to customer satisfaction, safety, and cost. The Lead Cook prepares all foods to specification to include all hot foods, designed salads, sandwiches, canapés, desserts, sauces and all cold food preparations according to designated preparation methods. The Lead Cook is the primary driver of hot food culinary quality and also monitors/supports all cold food displays, culinary artistry, the safe use of fresh ingredients, quality and finesse in culinary design and presentation. The Lead Cook co-m...