Lead Cook - Hibiscus Cafe -St. Thomas Airport, USVI

Purpose Of Position:

Support the operation to deliver Superior Guest Service by performing duties which includes: cooking and plating food products in accordance with production requirements and quality standards.  Maintains a safe sanitary work environment.

Serve as the designated Trainer for the Associate Certified Trainer (ACT) Program.

Train new cooks and other employees on company standards, polices and procedures based program guidelines and /or brand training and position requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
1.

Cooks, plates, and follows portion standards for food products in accordance with production requirements.
2.

Organizes and plans activities by reviewing daily pull and prep lists.
3.

Cooks and stores food at required temperature; labels, dates, and rotates all products in accordance with company standards.
4.

Tests foods for proper cooking standards using methods such as tasting, smelling, measuring devices or other utensils.
5.

Monitors and maintains proper cooking temperatures of large volume equipment such as grills, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, and roasters.
6.

Maintains food preparation area, cleans all equipment and workstations immediately after use or as required.
7.

Follows safe food handling and proper hygiene practices.
8.

Adheres to workplace safety standards for operating and maintaining equipments and reports any equipment malfunction to management immediately.
9.

Performs opening and/or closing side works according to established checklists.
10.

Trains new cooks on company standards, polices and procedures based on company guidelines and/or brand training and position requirements and completes required ACT position training paperwork management.
11.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education/Previous Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months or more related experience   and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking skills; Must be able to properly identify and use various cooking utensils and equipment.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and effectively communicate information individually    and in small group situations to customers and co‑workers; Ability to understand the English language both written and verbal.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and common fractions.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply reasonable understanding in carrying out instructions i...