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Cafe - Lead Cook
- The Market in the Square (West Seneca, NY)
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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
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