Smoketown Brewing - Head Cook
Apply by sending resume and cover email to taproom@smoketownbrewing.com
223 W Potomac St ~ Brunswick MD 21716
Head Cook Job Description – Smoketown Brewing
Smoketown Brewing has had a Class B restaurant license for several years now. We are looking for a growth-oriented head cook to take charge of kitchen operations and elevate the food service. The right candidate will want to take what is already in place and improve systems, processes and menus, while demonstrating excellence to other kitchen staff members. This candidate will prefer to work as a team and will have good communication skills. This position is for the person who likes to find the potential in a kitchen and make it shine. Smoketown is growing and the Head Cook will be part of the growth.
Head Cook will lead the small kitchen staff in all matters related to food preparation. You will ensure that there are adequate food supplies, coordinate with management to plan specials and new menu items, and ensure that the kitchen and equipment are kept immaculate and functional at all times.
To be successful as a Head Cook, you should have the creativity to develop new recipes and the leadership skills to ensure that your team understands what is required of them. An excellent head cook should be able to handle multiple duties simultaneously and should be extremely organized.
Head Cook Job Responsibilities:
•Planning and supervising tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
•Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
•Suggesting food menus and ensuring that the menu is fresh and well presented.
•Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping an updated inventory.
•Checking regularly that the equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
•Keeping abreast of and complying with the latest health and safety laws and regulations.
•Maintain kitchen in a sanitary manner as required by Local Health Codes, including keeping all utensils and pots/pans properly stored when not in use and keeping all work areas clear and cleaned, including the floor.
•Oversee kitchen staff daily job assignments and cleaning tasks.
•Store food safely and properly.
•Inform Site Manager of any problems encountered related to the efficient and safe operation of the kitchen.
•Responsible for the daily preparation of food based on current menu.
Head Cook Requirements:
•A high school diploma or equivalent.
•Training at a community college, technical school, culinary arts school, or 4-year college.
•Knowledge of culinary trends.
•The ability to multitask and cope in a high-pressure environment.
•Excellent leadership and communication skills.
•Ability to properly operate and maintain equipment for a commercial kitchen.
•Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs at a time.
•Ability to write and speak English.
•Ability to break down and convert units of measure for ordering and cooking purposes.
•Ability to work as part of a team.
•Ability to arrive at work on time, as scheduled.
•Attend any job-related meetings or trainings.
•Ability to report to work on time and to maintain a good attendance record on a regular basis.
•Good physical health and personal hygiene.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, use manual dexterity, multi-task, and use mathematics to convert units and ensure the proper amount of food is prepared. The employee will often be required to do heavy lifting of up to 40 pounds. The employee will use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, do quick, repetitive motions with fingers, hands and wrists. Near vision or adequate glasses/contacts are required to see details at close range.
Pay range - $18 – 22/hour starting wage, with 6 month review
Part time to start, full-time possible. Shifts begin at 2p weekdays and 11am on weekends and are 4-6 hours, Wednesday – Sunday.
Apply by sending resume and cover email to taproom@smoketownbrewing.com