Lead Line Cook

Lead Line Cook

IMG Academy - Part Time

Bradenton FL

Hospitality Management Chef/Cook Restaurant/Catering Management

2

3

hours ago

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About IMG Academy

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.

Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance

Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

The Lead Line Cook assiststhe Executive Chef in supervising kitchen staff and ensuring that all food leavingthe kitchen is atthe highest quality and consistency.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Assist Chef with supervision of employees, sanitation, safety, menu planning, purchasingand service production activities

Trains other kitchen staff to maintainstandards set forth by the Executive Chef

Follow and promote all safety procedures and food handling standards

Use knowledge of a la carte cooking, food temperatures and presentation to create a finished product that is consistent with menu specifications and standards.

Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by organizing product and checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock

Ensure each day has prepared and organized stations and all food necessary for the day isready

Thorough knowledge of menus, recipes, preparationand presentation standards. Weigh, measureand mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

Ensure that all food that leavesthe kitchen is atthe highest quality and consistency.

Use best judgement to cook only necessary food in advance to cover expected business volume.

Observe and test foods to determineif they have been cooked properly.

Prepare all cold sauces, dressings, salads and desserts for restaurant and banquet consumption.

Wash, peel, cut and seed vegetables and fruits. Clean and cut meats, poultryand seafood.

Label and date all food containers and rotate using first in, first out standards. Make sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

Store foods in designated areas, utilizingknowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage. Maintain sanitary regulations offood temperatures. Ensure to rotate all products.

Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment using proper safety procedures.

Ensure work areas are clean, safeand organized.

Maintain confidentiality of guest and proprietary information, protecting company assets.

Handleguest challenges in a friendly and courteous manner

Establish and maintaingood communicationwith fellow employees and departments.

Perform other duties as assignedby management.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities:

5+ years of previouskitchen line cook experience (hotel or restaurant preferred)

At least 1 year of kitchen management experience

Culinary school graduate or relevant years of experience

Willing and able to obtain ServSafecertification

Professional cooking and knife handling skills.

Culinary ability to plan, prepare basic sauces, soups, saladsand dishes with minimum supervision

Knowledge of all applicable health, sanitationand licensing ordinances

Effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.

Must maintaincomposure and objectivity while in stressful, high pressuresituations

Effectivein anticipating, preventing, identifyingand solving problemsas necessary.

Must be able to work with and understand basic arithmetic functions.

Must have a positive attitude and havea team mindset.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to lift, move, pushand pull equipment or boxes in excess of40lbs.

Ability to stand for duration of shift.

Frequent bending to access ingredients in coolers or reach for items on high shelves.

Ability to use hands and fingers in grasping, pinching, chopping, pulling, and lifting motions associated with preparing and cooking products using knives, utensilsand cookware.

Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required.

Background Requirements:

Requires a background check upon offer

Requires a drug test upon offer

Benefits:

As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options

401k with an Employer Match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D

Gym Discount Program

Pet Insurance

Wellbeing Program

and more!

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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