Kitchen Shift Lead

Job Summary

Responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion, cost control, scheduling and sanitation and cleanliness.

Activities & Responsibilities
Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Mazzas Restaurant:
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
Work with restaurant chef to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes, and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurants recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
Schedule personnel as required for anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
Order or requisition food, equipment, or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
Ensure that deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurants receiving policies and procedures.
Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
Check the quantity and quality of received products.
Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations.
Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.
Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of guests.

Minimum Qualifications
Four or more years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter.
At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
Able to communicate effectively with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel, and guests
Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Our Story: Mazzas Restaurant was established in Mount Vernon, Ohio in 1939. Our menu offers a fresh homemade spin on old classics and original family recipes with a new twist on Italian/American themed comfort food. Mazzas revives an inviting, friendly atmosphere featuring a new bar/lounge, dining room and banquet room. With a legacy deeply rooted in service, hospitality, and giving back, we are committed to delivering the best experience to every guest, every day. Come join us!