POSITION SUMMARY

The Bew Brothers Lead Line Cook is responsible for daily operation of the outlet, safely preparing food items, following daily menu rotations and standard recipes, and maintaining the standards of the Family Style Service program. This position also assists the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen safety, techniques, quality, and company assets. This team member must strive for the highest possible standards of food preparation and presentation in each food outlet.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended as general examples of the duties of this position and are not all-inclusive.

Must be able to step up and run the shift when needed.

Mentors and promotes positive kitchen activity and reports any horseplay or inappropriate activity to the Sous or Executive Chef on duty.

Ability to operate kitchen equipment including but not limited to slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, electric food chopper, and griddles.

Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all menu items.

Ability to organize and delegate work assignments/tasks.

Must be able to maintain health department standards, which includes writing dates on products, product rotation, maintaining and monitoring proper food temperatures, and overall food quality and appearance.

Produce and adhere to daily prep and par sheets.

Ability to minimize waste by creating new dishes to repurpose leftovers and rethink and retool dishes should we run out of ingredients for a particular dish.

Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.

Be able to create compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces.

Ability to work all shifts as business warrants.

Responsible for the supervision and performance of staff to ensure exemplary guest satisfaction and report any issues with staff should they arise.

Assist FOH supervisor on duty in organizing, delegating, and prioritizing work assignments/tasks to meet or exceed stated deadlines and goals.

Must portray an outgoing friendly attitude towards customers during daily interaction.

Must wear black, slip resistant shoes, and be in proper uniform at all times.

Comply with our drug & alcohol free workplace. Subject to for cause and post-accident drug tests

Completes all required training within designated time frames.

Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, computer and telephone as well as radio equipment.
Walking/Standing 100% of which 10% is bending/lifting (overhead up to 50lbs repetitively and push/pull 450 lbs. on a wheeled cart, and 200 lbs. as a team ).

Ability to be at work on time as scheduled on a regular basis which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Report to work in a neat and clean uniform. Well-groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential.
Ability to work fast paced with a sense of urgency.
To encourage and abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read, write, basic math skills, and communicate effectively in order to read recipes, training documents, warning labels on equipment and chemicals, and communicate with other team members.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Cooper County Health Certification Card.
High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Must be able to perform all cooking duties in each outlet.
Must work as a Cook 2 or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent work experience may include: working as a lead cook or kitchen supervisor and/or managing a staff of employees while in a restaurant environment. In addition, this person would need to possess a good general knowledge of Microsoft office and various cooking methods including, but not limited to, roasting, frying, sauting, and grilling.