Lead Cook

Responsibilities

• Ensure truck’s ability to operate during service: plug/unplug the truck at the start and end of shift, follow up on truck maintenance, etc.
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Ensure preparation of ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Lead, train, & direct support staff in their daily duties, assign tasks to trainees and ensure they understand how to complete each task. Make accomodations as needed by the trainee
• Cook food at meal service according to predetermined recipes and menu
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes and cleaning any mess before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the food truck
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly and that inventory is put away when Food Distributor drops off food items and supplies
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Complete daily closeouts (complete daily checklist/logs, cash management if applicable)
• Clean truck following meal service
• Maintain food truck to health code standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers, trainees, and customers
• Follow dress code standards
• Deliver food if delivery driver is off
• Complete any tasks assigned by the Lead Cook Supervisor
• Complete staff trainings as assigned

Necessary Qualifications

1. Proven experience as cook
2. Experience in using cutting tools and cookware
3. Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
4. Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
5. Ability to work in a team, train others, and lead while giving clear direction
6. Very good communication skills
7. High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
8. Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
9. Good time management skills, accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
10. Familiar with industry’s best practices
11. Ability to work in a confined environment
12. Ability to improvise meals when necessary
13. Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
14. Ability to stand and by on your feet for long periods of time
15. Ability to multitask

Preferred Qualifications

1. Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

Additional Information: 

Full-time, Non-exempt 

Hourly Pay: $18.50