Kitchen Lead

As senior/experienced members of the culinary staff, assist the Sous Chef in providing guidance, advice, support for all areas of the Culinary Department as directed by the Sous Chef. Work under direction of the Sous Chef in the daily production, preparation, cooking and presentation of all food for the hotel’s banquet kitchen in a safe and sanitary work environment as well as in the sanitation area of the culinary operations. Follow specifications and instructions to ensure all food is served according to restaurant standards. Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils. Cook batches of food such as chicken, fish and meat and prepare sauces and stocks. Decorate and garnish desserts with proper sauces and fruit. Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in the work area. Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep fryers and griddles. Pre-cook items in order to prepare for later use. Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required. Verify that prepared foods meet quality and quantity requirements. Clean, stock and restock workstations and reach-ins. Order and take delivery of supplies, if necessary. Prepare amenities such as fruit plates for Boxwood. Maintain and rotate all food items to ensure food quality; date and label all food items and actively practice FIFO (First-In-First-Out). Strive to minimize waste and breakage. Perform additional cooking duties as assigned by the Sous Chef. May perfo