Lead Cook - Level 2 Steakhouse/The Hiltons of Branson

Job Summary

The Lead Cook is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

Education & Experience

• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.

• At least 5 years of related progressive experience, or a culinary graduate with at least 1 year of

progressive experience in a restaurant or related field.

• Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.

• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.

• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.

• Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done

before it becomes a necessity.

• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying

and solving problems as necessary.

• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and

consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and

guests.

• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic

functions.

Job Duties & Functions

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner.

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with HCW Management standards, as required by

scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the property.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper

uniform and nametag when working (per brand standards).

• Comply at all times with HCW Management standards and regulations to encourage safe and

efficient operations.

• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers, Safety, etc.

• Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times.

• Have thorough working knowledge of menus and the preparation required to produce the product

according to HCW Management standards.

• Ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations prior to open of the Restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours.

• Assist and supervise on kitchen line during operating hours to maintain the highest standards of

efficiency, productivity and quality; be able to support any position in the kitchen that is in need of help.

• Ensure that all food is prepared following HCW Management standard recipes.

• Maintain the "Clean as You Go" policy. Be responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleaning

schedules of the kitchen. Keep all storage areas neat, orderly and clean.

• Supervise and assist with the break down of buffets and kitchen line, ensuring proper storage of food

and equipment at the end of each meal period.

• Ensure that all employees practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other

employees.

• Enforce all policies and house rules.

• Be familiar with emergency procedures.

• Ensure that employees are, at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and all other employees.

• Aid in the security of food items; ensure the meat locker, storeroom and walk-ins are locked when not

in use.

• Maintain the high food quality standards in the kitchen and find ways to improve upon them.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.

• Assist in training staff in the operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.

• Attend meetings as required by management.

• Perform any other duties as requested by management.

General

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The associate will also perform other reasonable business duties as signed by the supervisor.

Management reserves the right to change this job description, job responsibilities, duties, and working hours as needs prevail.

If requested in accordance with applicable law, the Company provides reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified associate with a disability to allow him/her to perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

HCW is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.