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CAFE - LEAD COOK

POSITION OVERVIEW

An employee in this position is directly responsible for food preparation, food quality, merchandising, customer service, and complying with all food safety standards.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate the timing of ordering and production schedules

• Maintains a positive work environment with fellow employees throughout the store

• Production of sandwiches, salads, entrées, catering trays, soups and/or other food items for hot and cold cases

• Counter work when needed

• Order and maintain inventory of all foodstuffs utilized in the department

• Ensure all prepared items are properly packaged, labeled, dated, displayed and rotated

• Ensure all foodstuffs are properly stored following all health-regulation standards

• Ensure that production is completed using correct measuring devices, proper handling procedures and techniques and all recipes are accurately followed

• Follow and comply with all procedures to adhere to safe and sanitary work practices

• Maintain food loss and spoilage sheets

• Fulfill customer’s cafe order requests in an efficient, friendly and neat manner

• Keep the Deli/Cafe Department neat, organized and clean

• Train new staff in a thorough, complete and professional manner

• Help control department expense and minimize product waste

• Monitor equipment (including but not limited to: fryers, roasters, ovens, coolers and cases) to ensure they are in working order, neat and clean

• Expected to be familiar with the entire store and it’s layout to ensure top customer service

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires strong attention to detail

• Ability to read, write and count

• Excellent communication skills in order to ensure excellent customer service

• Outgoing, friendly, neat and professional

• Able to provide and receive constructive feedback

• Reliable and dependable; able to work flexible schedule

• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

• Knowledge of state and federal health/labeling regulations

• Experience with and knowledge of USDA regulations, COOL rules, and OSHA standards

• Knowledge of perishables

• Excellent communication and leadership skills: includes, but is not limited to, open communication with staff members, the ability to team-build and lead by example with a hands-on approach, the professionalism to train and mentor staff, exhibit professionalism when interacting with customers at all times)

• Strong interpersonal skills; open door policy with staff, build relationships with vendors and customers, and handle disciplinary actions with professionalism.

• Basic math skills for ordering, inventory, and to measure and weigh products for production purposes.

• Must have the ability to calculate costs for batches and units to determine proper retail pricing.

• Strong multi-tasking and problem solving skills.

• Must be highly motivated with a sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with all levels of employees and minimum supervision.

• Knowledge and practice of safe knife handling skills, cross-contamination prevention, food storage and proper cooking temperatures

• Strong organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day

• Ability to lift, stack, and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more

• Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required; flexible store assignments and hours

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

•18 years or older

High school diploma or equivalent

• 3-5 years cooking experience

• Appropriate food handler’s certification

Qualifications:

+ Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication and organizational skills

+ Experience in a high-volume restaurant or retail setting

+ Requirements:

+ Requires standing, walking, bending, and/or climbing throughout the entire workday

+ Repetitive arm and hand movements; bending, carrying, and lifting

+ Requires transferring product either horizontally or vertically of up to 30 pounds

+ Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required; flexible store assignments and hours

+ Job Overview

+ Date Posted: June 04, 2024

+ Location: West Seneca

940 Union RoadWest Seneca, NY 14224 Click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=940 Union Road, West Seneca, NY, 14224&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false) to view on map.

+ Department: CAFE

+ Hours Per Week: TBD

+ Daily Schedule Various; at least one weekend day (mainly afternoon & evening hours)

+ Salary: $15.00 - 18.50 / hour, depending on qualifications and experience