Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is now looking to hire an experienced Lead Cook at our Simpson Strong-Tie location in Gallatin, TN.

• Work schedule will include weekdays and occasional Saturdays.
• Shifts are 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• The pay range is $15.00 - $18.00 per hour (depends on shift).
•  Minimum of 1 year of customer service and restaurant experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of menu items as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor including various grab and go items and pizzas.
• Assist in the Café as needed, with tasks to include serving, prep and stocking 
• Assist customers with ringing up and paying for food items 
• Responsible for efficiently and proficiently serving customers on the serving lines during meal service times
• Responsible for maintaining proper food safety and handling techniques per applicable food code and HACCP standards
• Responsible for following and enforcing proper safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Conduct duties in an orderly and professional manner and to standards of Southern Foodservice code of conduct
• Maintain general cleanliness of facility according to Southern Foodservice sanitation standards
• Conduct duties in an orderly and professional manner and to standards of Southern Foodservice code of conduct

Cleaning Assignment

• Must maintain cleanliness and appearance of areas during catering events and/or meal periods, to include wiping up spills and maintaining a clean and neat appearance.
• Clear service lines and thoroughly clean service areas after each event and/or meal service.

Other Duties and Tasks

• All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Assistant Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any “Job” or “Position” assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility.

Physical Requirements 

• Strength: Lift up to 40lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, Walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling
• Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Frequent
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent