Culinary Lead Position Available In Cabarrus, North Carolina

Culinary Lead
Job Description

Pay:

$24.75 per hour
At Great Wolf, the Culinary Lead is key to the success of overall food operations and oversees daily culinary operations by ensuring food quality, presentation, recipes, and portion control meet the highest standards and result in overall guest satisfaction.
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• Grow your career: A great place to start or advance your career with cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs at all levels

Great Perks:

Take advantage of exclusive perks for you, your family, and friends – including discounted vacations and employee referral incentives

Learn While You Earn:

Gain access to Great Wolf University for on-the-job training, functional, and leadership training

Prioritize Your Well-Being:

We offer flexible scheduling, access to a holistic wellness program and technology, and support through our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund

Celebrate Your Uniqueness:

Join a team that cheers for diversity and inclusion through programs that make everyone feel welcome and recognized.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telehealth resources
• Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid parental leave Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  Assist culinary management in administrative and personnel related matters, including; scheduling, time clock reviews, overtime, performance, discipline, investigations, training and development, etc.

Prepares food as outlined on Banquet Event Order
Provides food preparation assistance by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits; cleaning, cutting, and grinding meats, poultry, and seafood
Prepares soups and sauces by stirring and straining
Breads foods by dipping food items in crumbs, flour, and batter
Controls recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients
Provides foodstuffs and utensils for chef by carrying pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, equipment and utensils; segregating and removing garbage; steam-cleaning or hosing garbage containers; following sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Keeps supplies and foodstuffs ready by inventorying stock; requisitioning supplies and foodstuffs; verifying receipt; storing
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
Basic Qualifications & Skills
High School diploma or equivalent experience; may have current enrollment
Previous food preparation experience in a restaurant setting
Prior training and/or experience in hands-on equipment maintenance
Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and demonstrated ability to understand sanitation related issues and precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands
Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
Desired Qualifications & Traits
Previous leadership experience
Proven teamwork
Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
Enthusiastic and positive energy
Multi-tasking ability
Physical Requirements
Able to lift up to 15 lbs.
Able to bend, stretch, and twist
Able to stand for long periods of time