• Cafe - Lead Cook

    The Market in the Square (West Seneca, NY)


    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