Derby City Gaming & Hotel

Lead Cook

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Specific Duties And Responsibilities

  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
  • Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand recipes and communicate with other Team Members.
  • Assists with development and improvement of menu items.
  • Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all menu items.
  • Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality.
  • Verifies that all sanitation and nutrition practices are maintained by kitchen staff.
  • Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
  • Be able to create compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces.
  • Prepare written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the work station – inventory.
  • Verifies that all portion sizes, quality standards, departmental rules, policies, and procedures are maintained by kitchen staff, and supervises the production of all food items.
  • Assist in development of Team Members, conducts interviews, and participates in the selection, hiring, coaching, retention and termination process.
  • Responsible for cleaning kitchen work areas and equipment as well as sweeping and mopping floors.
  • Ensure the safety and security of Team Members and guests. Implements programs and processes to reduce loss time injuries.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Hospitality

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