Lead Line Cook - Full-time

Overview:

The Lead Line Cook is responsible for preparing menu items for the dining facilities, following proper procedures and established recipes, and coordinating the activities of various jobs. 

Responsibilities:

• Executes all food production and plating in a timely and efficient manner.
• Responsible for maintaining food quality and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Strives to exceed guests’ expectations on food items produced.
• Delivers exceptional guest service (i.e., prompt, friendly, professional, and responsive) at applicable food outlets, using proper greeting and departure phrases and service standards established by Food & Beverage management.
• Assists culinary management with shift operations of the kitchen.
• Coordinates the activities various jobs including Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, and Cashier.
• Works closely with management team to standardize recipes.
• Along with culinary management, maintains overall food and labor costs.
• Oversees food preparation and portion control in each restaurant outlet.
• Orders all food items necessary for each kitchen operation.
• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, and seafood using different cooking techniques, and according to standard procedures.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes to prepare soups, salads, gravies, and casseroles.
• Trains, mentors, develops, coaches, resolves problems, provides open communication vehicles, and recommends disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Builds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, performance feedback/management, and Team Member satisfaction while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Must obtain food handler card within 30 days of employment.
• Three years of experience in culinary field in a lead or supervisory role.
• Basic computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and internet.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules in a 24/7 work environment, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Planning and Organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.
• Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.
• Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.
• Written Communication: Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.

Location: 3400 Highway 246 Minimum Pay Rate: $23.82 per hour Maximum Pay Rate: $26.85 per hour