- Paid time off
- 401(K) with employer match
- Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Wellness Credits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life, AD&D
- Disability Benefits
- Employee Meals
- High School or GED completed; Culinary School Degree preferred.
- 4-6 years culinary experience required.
- Food Handler certification or equivalent required.
- Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stand during entire shift.
- Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.
- Associates must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests and fellow associates.
- Have thorough working knowledge of menus and preparation required to produce food according to Q Center standards.
- Ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours.
- Assist and supervise on kitchen line during operating hours to maintain the highest standards of efficiency, productivity, and quality. Be able to support any position in the kitchen that is in need of help.
- Supervise and assist in the food preparation for Banquets as required, following specifications of Banquet Event Orders. Ensure banquet items are completed on time and check with Banquet Manager or Supervisor for time, cover count or any other changes.
- Ensure that food is prepared following standardized recipes.
- Be familiar with all kitchen tools and equipment to include: Electric slicer, buffalo chopper, commercial blender, ovens, broilers, range tops, steam kettles, grill, fryer, mixers, food processors, meat grinders, seam table, knives, etc.
- Maintain the "Clean As You Go" policy. Be responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleaning schedules of the kitchen. Keep all storage areas neat, orderly, and clean.
- Supervise and assist with the break down of buffets and kitchen line, ensuring proper storage of food and equipment at the end of each meal period.
- Ensure that all associates practice safe work habits at all times to avoid injury to self or other associates.
- Aid in the security of food items; ensure the meat locker, storeroom and walk-ins are locked when not in use.
- Maintain high food quality standards in the kitchen and find ways to improve upon them.
- Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
- Assist in training staff in the operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
- Safely and effectively perform cold food prep using standardized food preparation techniques.
- Prepare high-quality food items following standardized recipe cards to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
- Ability to run a shift without direct supervision.
- Recipe and menu development with the ability to expand or decrease recipes.
- Possesses advanced knowledge of food preparation, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Perform banquet food production from raw to cooked state with completed presentation.
- Advanced knife skills.
- Give direction and teach culinary techniques while positively motivating the team.
- Must be able to lead the kitchen staff when management/chefs are not present.
- Knowledge of entering requisitions in the procurement system.
- Advanced knowledge of all record keeping as it pertains to Health Department standards.
- Ability to structure daily/weekly production.
- Ability to complete food temperature logs and collect food samples from meal periods.
- Knowledge of working different action stations.
- Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with local health department sanitation laws.
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Lead Cook - Saint Charles, United States - Q - Center
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionQ Center is looking for a Lead Cook to join our team
Job Summary
The Lead Cook is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items for all outlets, Banquets, Guest Dining and Refreshment Areas, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen, and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
The schedule for this position is mainly first shift, varying days of the week and weekend.
Starting rate for this position is $23/hour
Benefits
Education & Experience
Physical Requirements
Fundamental Requirements
The Q Center:
Q Center is more than a conference center – it's an experience With 40 years of experience in meeting planning and special event production, Q Center has become an industry leader with boundless versatility and exceptional levels of service. As the largest full-service conference facilities in the Midwest, our vast 150,000+ square-feet of IACC-certified meeting and event spaces regularly host a variety of occasions, from large-scale Fortune 500 company meetings to small business training and special events, like fundraisers and galas. One thing is for sure – food and fun are abundant at Q Center for all to enjoy. From our 95 acres of recreational fun to exploring local sites and indulging in gourmet cuisine, we aim to make every guest experience beyond expectations. Q Center isn't just for business meetings and conferences – our multi-talented team and event space makes us one of the Midwest's premier special event venues
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