Lead Cook (Banquets/Line Prep) - Envue Autograph Collection Weehawken Nj

Our restaurant is seeking a skilled and dedicated Lead Cook to join our kitchen staff! As a Lead Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing excellent meals for our patrons while also maintaining your station and keeping track of inventory.
Excellent communication skills are a must, as is the ability to multitask. Working in the kitchen means working in a fast-paced environment, so you'll need to stay organized to keep our customers satisfied.

Set up and maintain the workstation, ensuring everything is well stocked, orderly and clean

Prepare, cook, and assemble ingredients for various dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

Ensure that all dishes are of high-quality and follow company recipes

Report any equipment issues to management

Monitor inventory, ordering new food and supplies as necessary

Resolve issues with customers' orders as needed

Keep the kitchen neat and tidy, ensuring everything is sanitized appropriately

Follow all health and safety guidelines

Assist other cooks as needed

High school diploma or equivalent required

Culinary school training preferred

[2+] years of experience as a Cook, and experience reading and independently executing against Banquet Event Orders

Knowledge of kitchen best practices, including safe knife handling and cooking methods

Excellent attention to detail, multitasking, and communication skills

Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, with flexible availability to be scheduled based on operational need of the F&B department

Must be able to remain on your feet for long periods of time and lift [25+] pounds