Lead Cook - Homestretch Steakhouse (Harrah's Hoosier Park)

JOB SUMMARY:

Prepares and cooks meals for customers; In absence of Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef leads team members by creating a positive, and supportive environment where talents, skills, and trade practices are exchanged and enhanced.

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None

 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Helps guide expectations and ensures that staff understands them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines
• Help evaluate daily preparation levels based on expected business levels to reduce waste
• Help direct proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness)
• Assists with supervising team members in training and development
• Help control loss of product due to improper use/storage/prep/theft
• Crosstrain on all stations
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to communicate with servers, food runners and management 
• Must be able to perform under pressure
• Checks quality and freshness of products
• Aids in preparation, execution and clean up of daily operations and special events including banquets.
• Assists with daily food preparations and maintain necessary preparation lists on daily basis.
• Cook foodstuffs in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served.
• Prepares produce for service.
• Cuts meat.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as fryers, ovens, broilers and grills
• Follows prescribed sanitary safeguards in handling all food and cleaning all surfaces.
• Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

RISK MANAGEMENT:

Will manage risk factors within the company department or division employed, in such a way as to eliminate company exposure to insurance claims and legal/court challenges. Ensures that all company, department or division activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.  This includes but is not limited to adherence to Human Resource, safety and workers’ compensation policies and procedures.

 

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.

 

SOCIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have an outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude. Must be comfortable initiating conversations and creating a fun environment with our guests and team members. 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or at least one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Past kitchen supervisor roles preferred.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers. Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures that behavior and appearance comply with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

Must be able to obtain and maintain a license from