Lead Cook

Job Title The incumbent prepares and cooks a wide variety of foods in quantity, using standard or complex recipes. Incumbent uses a full range of cooking procedures, from common frequently used to difficult or new recipes in the independent preparation of a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces and gravies. On a day-to-day basis prepares four or more menu items for one meal that involves planning and coordination a variety of steps. Ensures that all items are ready for serving at the same time or prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients, or long preparation time. Adjusts recipes to improve flavor, texture and presentation. Responsible for relaying instructions from supervisor to other kitchen crew members. Demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance to lower graded employees. Checks on the work progress of other kitchen crew members to meet productivity and timeliness goals. Ensures others follow security, safety, sanitation, and housekeeping rules. Conducts on-the-job training and instruction to lower-level employees. Checks with supervisor on problems. Performs supervisory duties in an emergency or other short term and non-recurring basis. Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbent performs work that requires constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of items over 50 pounds with assistance. Incumbent works in an environment that is often hot and noisy, usually well lighted. Exposed to steam fumes and cooking orders, extreme temperatures when entering walk-in freezers, and slippery floors. There is the danger of falls, burns and cuts.