Job Title: Lead Cook

Department: Culinary

Reports To: Director of Culinary

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $19.50 an hour

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for Lead Cook at The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Responsible for preparing food in a timely matter, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Lead Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-pace, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. Lead Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.

Please note that Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center Food and Beverage employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Unite Here Local 11, and a condition of employment is union membership.

Duties and Responsibilities:Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service.Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food itemsProperly labels and dates food items for storage.Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products to assure a smooth service period.Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-inKnows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions.Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.Maintain and prepared a sanitary work area of coolers, and all storage areas at all timesAssist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerancesMake sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately.Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas.Assist with all duties as assigned by Executive Sous Chef.

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or ExperienceMust be 18 to apply. Received High school diploma or GED;Must have current ServeSafe certification.Must have ability to take directions and effectively perform the work.At least (3) year experience in a food service preparing meals.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to produce quality food in a fast-paced environment.Positive attitude, customer service oriented.Good work ethicStrong knowledge of sanitary practices.Maintains proper grooming and dress code standards.Ability to work with other staff members in the facility.Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.Attention to detail.

Other QualificationsAbility to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events. This position is not substantially exposed to adverse conditions other than loud sound for some events. This position requires stooping and lifting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. to the waist.

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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