Lead Cook Seasonal - 2025 Season

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

As our Lead Cook , you will be responsible for preparing food items while also cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas.

This position may require flexible scheduling availability.

Requirements :

• Prepare food ordered by restaurant customers using a variety of kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, meat slicers, food processors, etc.)
• Perform shift opening / closing duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager, including starting equipment and cleaning of refrigeration units, grill and surrounding area, as well as other kitchen equipment
• Maintain cooking areas and ensure kitchen equipment and food storage areas are clean, sanitary, and organized as required by the Health Department Rules and Regulations
• Report any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the Restaurant Manager
• Restock products as needed throughout the shift
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to determine daily specials, new menu items, and innovative ways to cook and prepare food
• Regularly check the menu cycle to ensure all food items are available in advance, notifying the Restaurant Manager of any shortages
• Assist Kitchen Manager with day-to-day operations and staff delegation.

Job Qualifications :

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. The number of hours you will be scheduled to work during the week is variable and is based on guest occupancy, season, staffing and other factors. Island Hospitality is unable to guarantee a specific number of work hours per week.

Training :

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

Rewarding Hard Work :

Equal Opportunity Employer

Island Hospitality uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization in all municipalities where it is required by law.