Kewadin Manistique - Lead Cook Closing Date: Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Cook, under the supervision of the Assistant Restaurant Manager, or Assistant Executive Chef, or Cafeteria Manager, or Restaurant Manager III, is responsible for all phases of food preparation, proper handling, and rotation of food products, safety standards, and cleanliness of the workplace. The position is also responsible for the daily supervision of team members. The position is responsible for providing attentive, cheerful, courteous, professional customer service to all customers, internal and external, striving always to exceed their expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Checks cooler, freezer, and dry storage inventories and coordinates product requisitions with other Cooks.

• Assists management with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and all other duties as assigned daily in all food outlets.

• Creates daily prep list, assigns tasks, and maintains prep logs; status of prep work, problems, and/or complaints.

• Reads current menus to forecasts; business needs and uses all available information to prepare for expected levels of business; special functions, banquets, and off-premise deliveries.

• Checks all stations/lines for setting up supplies and properly handling food, including time and temperature control.

• Supervises and participates in the cooking and the dishing up of all foods handled.

• Ensures all food products are served in a timely manner.

• · Communicates to staff the status of prep work for the following shift.

• Ensures food products are prepared are served according to Kewadin Casinos Standards.

• Ensures recipes are followed.

• Communicates with staff and supervisors on daily business issues.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Controls cost and waste by minimizing spoilage, maintaining adequate food supplies, and utilizing food surplus and portion control.

• Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen at all times.

• Performs job functions of subordinates as needed.

• All other job-related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers, and outside vendors/service providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position type heavy with lifting 100 pounds and frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Physical factors include constant standing, walking, pushing/pulling, use of hearing, smell near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision; frequent carrying/lifting, stooping, reaching, manual handling, typing and bending; occasional sitting, climbing, kneeling and crawling. Working conditions include constant exposure to noise and air quality; frequent exposure to extreme heat/cold and dimly lit conditions; occasional exposure to weather, wet/humidity, and vibration. Potential hazards include constant exposure to moving mechanical parts, electric shock, chemicals, computer use, and equipment; occasional exposure to highly exposed places and insecticides/pesticides.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Three years of supervisory experience or five years of cooking experience working in a high-volume restaurant or 5 years of combined supervisory and cooking experience working in a high-volume restaurant preferred.

Certification/License: Culinary Certification preferred. Sanitation Certificate is required within 6 months of hire; training will be provided. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Detailed organizational skills are required. Knowledge of inventory cost and payroll processing is preferred. Basic math skills are required. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisory personnel, coworkers, and the general public. Must be flexible and available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work extended hours when needed. Native American preferred.

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