Sports Bar/ADR Lead Cook

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Efficiently operate and oversee all stations in the Sports Bar/ADR kitchen.
• Ensure standardized recipes for the Sports Bar/ADR are followed.
• Provide training to cooks, prep cooks and utility associates.
• Maintain the flexibility to work any station and shift as required.
• Provide guidance and direction to Sports Bar/ADR kitchen staff.
• Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, sanitary and up to health code standards.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations.
• Keep all food storage areas clean, organized, labeled and dated.
• Ensure all equipment, tools, floors, workstations and food prep areas are clean and organized.
• Work according to Sports Bar/ADR procedures.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with kitchen staff, chefs and other team members, maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
• Lead team efforts, and ensure all tasks are accomplished.
• Delegate duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Understand and complete all assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Culinary Skills: Teach various cooking techniques including frying, sauteing, broiling, basting, baking, poaching and roasting.
• Knife Skills: Teach proper knife skills, and ensure they are applied in the kitchen.
• Sanitization: Teach proper sanitization techniques, and ensure they are applied to maintain a clean and safe kitchen.
• Recipe Adherence: Ensure cooks understand and follow the standardized recipes for the Sports Bar/ADR.
• Equipment Usage: Teach staff how to use all kitchen equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Food Storage: Teach staff how to keep all food storage areas clean, organized, labeled and dated.
• Communication: Encourage clear communication among all kitchen staff and help foster a team-oriented environment.
• Time Management: Help team develop strong organizational skills and a sense of timing to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Quality Control: Teach cooks to consistently produce high quality food products and to cook proteins to the desired temperature.
• Stress Management: Provide strategies for working effectively in a stressful environment.
• Professionalism: Encourage team members to maintain a well-groomed appearance and to work in a positive and professional work environment.