BOULUD SUD LEAD COOK
2 days ago
Miami
Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing and finishing foods on all stations within the kitchen; unloading deliveries; stocking and rotating products; and maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department and Boulud Sud’s standards. The Lead Cook will work stations and will be working on mise en place and/or service. The position requires strong communication skills, as well as the ability to complete basic mathematical calculations, read and follow menus and recipes, and work within a team environment. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. JOB SPECIFIC TASKS Safety and Security • Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment., • Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor., • Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines., • Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury., • Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks., • Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel., • Follow company and department policies and procedures., • Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures., • Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures., • Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers., • Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect., • Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments., • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift., • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping., • Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines., • Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear., • Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating, labeling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance, across all food-related departments and areas., • Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications., • Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away., • Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests., • Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods., • Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management., • Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e., management or maintenance)., • Wash and disinfect kitchen area including tables, tools, knives, and equipment to ensure sanitary conditions and meet the departmental standards, including using sanitizers required by health department., • Set-up and break down work station with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring items are to established specs, ensuring adequate fill of containers, storing items appropriately, and cleaning station as appropriate., • Follow and ensure compliance with sanitation and cleaning procedures and pest control guidelines, reporting pest control issues to appropriate personnel., • Use kitchen tools safely and appropriately, including using appropriate tools to open cartons, boxes, and cans; keeping knives sharpened; using proper knife handling procedures; using correct knives for particular food item or specific task; using dry pads when moving hot material; and engaging all appropriate safety devices prior to operating equipment., • Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist, establishing priority items., • Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use., • Wash and peel (if required) fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption., • Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils., • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment., • Monitor food quality while preparing food and throughout the day utilizing the HACCP forms and production charts., • Breakdown work station and return and label back-up items according to proper food handling procedures. CRITICAL COMPETENCIES Interpersonal Skills • Team Work, • Diversity Relations Personal Attributes • Safety Orientation, • Dependability, • Presentation Stock and Inventory • Food Storage and Rotation Basic Cookery • Recipe CANDIDATE PROFILE Education High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent Related Work Experience At least 2 years of related work experience Supervisory Experience No supervisory experience is required Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will. This job description provides a general summary of the position from time to time the duties and responsibilities of this position may be amended, corrected or added to at the discretion of the Administration /Management. The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day, all associates must realize this fact and be aware that at times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shifts according to business demands. In addition, it is understood that the levels of business determine the amount of hours that are scheduled. I have read and agreed to the terms specified in this job description for the position I presently hold. A signed copy of this description will be kept in my personal record. I further understand that this job description may be revised at any time and that I will be provided with a revised copy.