LEAD COOK - Part Time

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) is committed to creating a consistently compelling experience for every guest who walks onto our campus. At the Savannah Convention Center campus, we aim to be the event venue of choice, driving economic growth and showcasing the uniqueness of Savannah, Chatham County and the State of Georgia.

We are seeking part-time experienced Lead Cooks to join our family at the 330,000 square foot Savannah Convention Center. This position reports to the Executive Chef and works in the main kitchen and concessions preparing food items for the facility. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience preparing in a high-volume kitchen, and is capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and lead culinary team as directed
• Fulfilling the service per each Banquet Event Orders (BEO)
• Clean, cuts, prepares and cooks a variety of food items to a safe temperature
• Maintaining all kitchen equipment cleanliness including work areas and annual maintenance
• Understanding and preparation of food handling techniques and cooking recipes as directed
• Must take direction well
• Maintain clean safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

• Ability to train other cooks on culinary techniques
• Ability to clearly give direction to culinary team
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks
• Ability to be creative with buffet food presentations and maintain a quality product
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight production deadline situations
• Attention to detail

Education And/Or Experience

• At least two - three years’ experience in a banquet facility servicing meals for large events
• At least one year supervisory experience in a professional kitchen

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or on terms or conditions of employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, eligibility for military service, disability, or for any other illegal purpose.