Lead Kitchen Line Cook

Biscuits Cafe

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Line Cook

Reports To: General Manager

Summary: Prepares food orders for the restaurant and assures the smooth operation of the kitchen by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Completes opening and closing duties in accordance with approved procedures.*
   
2. Prepares all food items prior to and during meal time periods according to written food orders.*
   
3. Prepares, slices and chops meat, cheese and other food products.*
   
4. Safely uses preparatory utensils such as knives, pans and slicers on a regular basis.*
   
5. Safely uses deep fryer, electric choppers, steamers, and other kitchen equipment.*
   
6. Communicates with servers in a professional manner regarding customer orders.*
   
7. Orders all essential food and other related items for the operational flow of the restaurant as needed.*
   
8. Puts away deliveries from truck and places in appropriate storage areas by lifting and carrying to food preparation area.*
   
9. Follows portion and quality control standards of the menu.*
   
10. Ensures all leftover/unused food products are stored/restocked or disposed of properly.*
    
11. Maintains a neat and orderly work area at all times.*
    
12. Examines, labels and stores incoming food supplies in storage and refrigeration areas appropriately.*
    
13. Consistently ensures kitchen appliances and equipment have been cleaned and turned off at the end of each work day.*
    
14. Maintains work areas in a sanitized and orderly manner in compliance with state health and safety regulations.*
    
15. Observes food product inventory and notifies management of any shortages.*Assists with training of new employees as needed.*
    
16. Assists with washing dishes on an as needed basis.*
    
17. Communicates all concerns to management including health, safety, sanitation, staff, inventory and customers.*
    
18. Ability to maintain flexibility to work extended hours, as needed*
    
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.
    

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple instructions.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurements, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience:

Six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

Food Handlers Permit

Knowledge, Skills and other Abilities:

Customer service

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Reading comprehension

Organization

Planning

Time management

Knowledge of legal and health requirements for food preparation

Physical Demands:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.