Lead Cook

Join our team at Montauk State Park as a Lead Cook!

One of説明 Missouri’s most treasured natural gems! Nestled amid rolling hills, crystal‑clear rivers, and scenic trails, our park offers a vibrant and welcoming environment where every day is an opportunity to connect with nature, serve the public, and be part of a team dedicated to preserving the beauty and history of the Ozarks. If you’re passionate about delivering mera service, working in a dynamic outdoor setting, and making a positive impact on visitors’ experiences, we want you on our team.

Assist the Kitchen/Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring that all kitchen staff are trained in proper cooking techniques and sanitation guidelines per Corporate policies to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

• Assist the F&B/Kitchen Manager in ensuring that the menu, which cannot be changed without Corporate F&B approval, and guest service expectations, as set forth by the Employee Handbook, are being met or exceeded.
• Become a strong member of an efficient and highly motivated culinary team focused on surpassing expectations by presenting a positive, can‑do attitude every day.
• Assist F&B Management in training the culinary team in proper cooking techniques, adhere to defined company recipes and understand sanitation guidelines in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Oversee restaurant orders and maintain efficient POS transactions for food and retail items.
• Participate in all necessary training related to the understanding and reporting of the COGS spreadsheet, weeklyjective data sheets, and health safety logs.
• Follow the Cook training checklist to ensure accuracy when training others.
• Assist with all activities related to receiving, stocking and rotating orders, and oversight of inventory levels in grab‑and‑go/deli items.
• Adhere to all policies regarding waste.
• Assist the F&B/Kitchen Manager with general maintenance items such as food waste, recycling and maintaining cleanliness of common areas.
• Ensure compliance with operational and Corporate standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances.
• Obtain Serv Safe or Food Handler Certificationäld in accordance with F&B company policy and/or state law.
• Maintain professional image, including sanitation and cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
• Understand Company’s Health and Safety standards, ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, policies, goals, and initiatives and meet the specific responsibilities within these areas.
• Adherence to Duties Checklist and other duties as assigned.

• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Must be self‑motivated with the ability to perform with the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Must respond well to a changing work environment and be able to perform at the highest level with minimal supervision.
• Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills that include the ability to coach, develop, and clearly communicate expectations.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem‑resolution skills with the ability to proactively recommend solutions.
• Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office and familiarity with POS system functionality.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast‑paced environment, in close proximity to other people, and will involve frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and lifting up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 (three) years F&B experience; POS experience;
  Serve Safe certification required.
• Assist with identifying areas of improvement within the Restaurant and the culinary team and report to the F&B Manager.
• Participate in weekly F&B team meetings with the General Manager and the F&B Manager.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutවස regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.