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Kitchen Lead/Chef

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Overview

Lead Cook/Chef Lighthouse Bar and Grill is seeking a reliable chef who is able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends. Must have clean background and reliable transportation.

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Lead Cook/Chef

Lighthouse Bar and Grill is seeking a reliable chef who is able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends. Must have clean background and reliable transportation.

Our Lead cook will oversee, and perform duties that make up the daily process of running the kitchen and managing food preparation within our restaurant. They will direct kitchen staff and handle all food-related issues, including checking up on food supplies, planning menus, and creating new recipes.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the kitchen staffing, inventory, waste management and product ordering. As kitchen lead you will also be responsible for the safe and compliant operation of the kitchen in conjunction with the General Manager. Kitchen leads are also responsible for the proper cooking, preparing, and stocking of food items. Line cooking, prepping, and expediting are also all part of your duties. Kitchen Leads must also assist with all kitchen duties, along with ensuring shifts are adequately covered and fulfilled.

Our Lead cook will oversee the daily process of running the kitchen and managing food preparation within our restaurant. They will direct kitchen staff, support with scheduling and handle all food-related issues, including checking on and ordering kitchen supplies, planning menus, and creating new recipes.

Qualifications

3+ years in a kitchen environment.
Degree in the Culinary Arts (preferred)
Ability to manage an entire kitchen.
Incredible food preparation abilities.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
Deep knowledge of the food industry and trends.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to create new menu item
Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
Understanding of different culinary profiles and techniques.
Capable of following instructions without variation.
A desire to learn new flavors and techniques.
The capability to work safely, efficiently, and neatly.
Willingness to work nights and weekends.
Physically able to stand and move around for long periods of time.

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Restaurant experience: 3 years (Preferred)

What We Offer

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Physical Requirements*:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach periodically | Physically able to stand and navigate around the restaurant for extended periods of time | Able to work in changing environmental conditions, work activities can occur inside and outside | Repetitive hand motions, such as typing | Able to safely lift, pull and push up to 20 pounds.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Applebrook Homes is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

Applebrook Homes, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.