posted November 25, 2024

Lead Cook - Blue Aster

Compensation: N/A

Job Description

Welcome to Conrad Nashville. We offer luxurious accommodations and exceptional service in the ever-evolving Nashville hospitality industry. Join our dynamic team, learn and grow in a culture of collaboration. Our priority is your well-being, which is why we offer competitive compensation packages, healthcare insurance, 401k plans, and team member discounts. Living and working in Nashville provides access to diverse cultural attractions, entertainment venues and culinary experiences. At Conrad Nashville, you can make a positive impact and be part of a world-class hospitality brand. Join us and discover all that we have to offer.

Job Summary

The Lead Cook works on all stations within the kitchen, conducts product inventories, ensures the preparation and quality are to outlet standards, and fulfilling job responsibilities to support the department and maximize opportunities for success.

Job Duties

• Evaluate cooked food before serving to guests to ensure the highest level of taste and presentation.
• Assist multiple stations with food prep, cooking and plating, when needed.
• Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhere to all health code regulations and standards.
• Maintain food and supply inventory levels and notify management of restocking requirements.
• Always demonstrates the ability to apply advanced cooking techniques in order to produce creative food dishes. (i.e.: knife skills, carving skills, basic mother sauces, etc.)
• Always follows approved methods of product preparation to ensure consistency as well as quality. Offers recommendation(s) for improving methods of product preparation and recipe development.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of sanitation procedures and consistently applies such standards.
• Understands the importance of proper food handling procedures and ensures that procedures are always followed.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to properly use kitchen equipment while ensuring the highest safety standards.
• Always properly identifies and stores product specific to outlet and always takes an active role in quality control of all food items.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to produce food orders in a timely, neat, and organized manner according to the needs of the guest.
• Is always familiar with all product/inventory in freezers/coolers and assists in ensuring that all product/inventory are properly rotated using first in first out (FIFO) to maintain freshness.
• Consistently demonstrates an advanced understanding of assisting in controlling product costs by ensuring the proper management of product waste.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to keep workstation organized and produce required quantities according to demands of station. Continually identifies, utilizes, and builds an advanced knowledge base of specific culinary terms per assigned outlet.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to work independently and make informed decisions in the absence of a supervisor and immediately notifies a Supervisor of any foreseeable concerns or developments.
• Continually assists with training new Team Members and/or with demonstrating proper culinary techniques.

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or catering facility of similar caliber preferred.
• At least two years of leadership/management experience.
• High School Diploma or GED. Associates degree in a related field or culinary degree preferred.
• Experience in fast paced, high volume atmosphere.
• Must possess reading ability of schedules, menus, policies, etc.
• Must possess mathematical ability.
• Must be able to operate standard kitchen equipment such as a steamer, fryer, flat top, etc.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write & speak fluent English.
• Obtain and maintain position-specific licensing.
• Position requires regular, reliable attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Most work tasks are performed indoors, temperature can be very hot with or without control of environmental systems.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to maneuver between stations and areas efficiently and easily.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate kitchen and other equipment.
• Must be flexible to work any time/day of the week, weekends, and holidays if assigned.

Benefits:

• 401k after 90 days, fully vested, company match to 4%
• Medical (3 plan choices)
• Dental (2 Plan choices)
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off 
• Hilton Honors Team Member Discounts
• Northwood Hospitality Discounts 

EEO and ADA Statements

Conrad Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage diversity in the workplace.

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