Lead Line Cook Job Description Template
In charge of a section of the kitchen, responsible for preparing food to the standards set by the Executive Chef, overseeing other line cooks and dishwashers in their section.
Lead Line Cook Job Responsibilities
- In charge of a section of the kitchen, typically including 23 other cooks
- Oversees food preparation in their section and delegates tasks to other cooks
- Ensures that all food coming out of their section is up to the restaurant's standards
- Communicates with head chef and other lead cooks to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen
- Keeps their work area clean and organized
Objectives
- To lead and coordinate the work of line cooks and other kitchen staff.
- To prepare food according to recipes and established standards.
- To oversee the proper storage and rotation of food products.
- To ensure that the kitchen is clean, organized, and properly stocked.
- To monitor food preparation to ensure that it is safe, consistent, and of high quality.
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Lead Line Cook Job Skills & Qualifications Needed
- The skills and qualifications needed for the role of Lead Line Cook include:
- Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line cook, chef or kitchen manager
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership qualities