Job Details
Exhibit culinary talents by personally performing day-to-day tasks, producing key menu items, while leading the staff and managing all food related functions Ensure exceptional quality of all ingredients, preparation and plating of food items Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit Conduct daily line checks, food reviews and recipes of the day; Ensures that clear feedback is provided to the entire kitchen team and food service staff and management Work closelyon costing, production and control for proper recipe execution and waste management.
Coordinate the selection, training, coaching, development, motivation, and evaluation of kitchen employees to ensure exceptional food quality and presentation for our guests Be visible in the Mess Hall and specialty events providing recognition to guests, promoting food positive public relations, handling special requests Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state and federal Health Department regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and its equipment as well as training staff on proper sanitation guidelines Assess the need for and report necessary kitchen repairs Monitor and maintain use of safe food handling procedures as well as a safe working environment by using and ensuring staff use correct food handling skills and food safety guidelines Ensure proper staffing levels by assisting in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring talented kitchen staff members in accordance with the PDA's hiring policies.
Manage assigned staff, including scheduling, training, performance feedback, discipline, investigations and terminations Maintain current kitchen schedules, staffing templates, and staff employee files Assure and/or conduct ongoing training and professional development of kitchen staff Step in for other kitchen staff as needed Attend staff and management meetings as needed