Culinary Prep Lead

Company: Local Ocean Seafoods
Location: Newport
Posted on: August 28, 2024

Job Description:

The Culinary Prep Lead oversees and leads food preparation at Local Ocean, ensuring the kitchen is well-stocked and maintaining high food safety and cleanliness standards. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, efficiency under pressure, a passion for culinary arts, strong leadership, and a commitment to outstanding food quality.Essential Functions: Has primary responsibility for the following:Kitchen Operations Support (reports to Kitchen Manager) Culinary Team LeadershipLeads the culinary prep team in planning and executing food preparation for the restaurant, fish market grab & go, e-commerce, and catering needsAssists the Kitchen Manager in assessing scheduling needs to fulfill the duties of the prep departmentTrains and mentors new prep cooks, providing guidance on proper techniques and best practicesConducts regular inspections of kitchen equipment, reporting maintenance or repair needs to the Executive ChefEnsures compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and storageCollaborates with the Executive Chef and culinary team to develop and test new recipes and menu itemsParticipates in quality control checks for new and existing ingredients, recipes, and menu items as requested by the Executive ChefParticipates in daily kitchen briefings ( good-to-go s ), updating the team on relevant news, updates, or points of interestWorks with culinary team management to maintain a workplace culture that exemplifies safety, equity, inclusion, and quality of product and serviceAssists the Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager to evaluate the job performance of prep cooks in advance of quarterly check-ins and annual performance reviewsPerformance Standard All new prep cooks are trained using a comprehensive checklistProduct Ordering & Spatial ManagementIdentifies product ordering needs in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager, covering specialty foods, chemicals, packaging, retail goods, and disposablesAdvises the KM & Chef on product quality & recommendations based on the feedback and needs of the prep teamResponsible for ensuring proper product receiving, organization, and rotationResponsible for setting regular cleaning standards for the prep room, dry storage, walk-in, and freezer spaces, and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levelsPerformance Standard Maintains standards of organization & cleanliness in the expo station, dry storage, walk-in, freezers, and general storage areas of Local Ocean facilities Measurement-- Quarterly Facility Walkthru scores of 90% or higher in inward-facing kitchen areasPerformance StandardWorks with the Executive Chef & Kitchen Manager to ensure waste log use. Assists in performing spot checks of waste & recycling areasMeasurementMonthly Waste Logs show accurate & reliable usePerformance Standard Performs and records portion control checks regularly. Measurement Portion control spot checks are performed weeklyGeneral Operations SupportGrab & Go Support (reports to Kitchen Manager)Assists the retail team in keeping retail grab & go case stocked with product, assigning prep team members as necessaryDockBox Operations Support (Reports to Kitchen Manager)As requested, assists in overseeing or assisting DockBox portioning shifts (to cover for sickness, vacations, etc.)Expectations:Effective communication with English- and Spanish-speaking coworkersStrong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standardsEfficiency in a fast-paced environment and multitasking abilityExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailProven experience as a prep cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant settingCurrent Food Handler s cardReliable transportationAbility to lift and move heavy objects up to 75 lb. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting objects at a variety of levels.Benefits:Full-time, permanent position at Local Ocean SeafoodsPay Range: Hourly, DOEOvertime (at 1.5x hourly rate) when approved during the high seasons or for special projectsParticipation in tip poolProfit sharing (when applicable) in December yearlyAccess to health benefits including health insurance, vision, dental, and life insurance for full-time year-round employeesAbility to convert sick leave time to flexible paid time off after one year of employmentFlexible employee meal credit, for use restaurant-wideDiscounts on Fish Market, DockBox, restaurant food, and retail merchandiseOpportunities for growth, personal & professional development

Keywords: Local Ocean Seafoods, Corvallis , Culinary Prep Lead, Hospitality & Tourism , Newport, Oregon