Food Truck Lead

A Food Truck employee is responsible for managing food service operations within the Food Truck as well as assisting with in-house functions as a line / prep cook as necessary. This position will require line cook experience as well as guest service experience.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Leads Food Truck Team and directs daily operations including opening and closing the truck for events, managing team breaks and shift changes, completing shift note entries and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Motivates and coaches team members and assists in training of new food truck team members.
• Works as a team player to support the needs of the Food Truck.
• Takes responsibility for closing out the cash drawer and preparing the bank deposit at the end of the shift.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations for the Food Truck as well as assisting with in restaurant tasks for Line Cooks and / or prep. There is an absolute REQUIREMENT that the person who assumes this role be able to work between both positions and to integrate into the Kitchen in House in a way that supports both the Food Truck and Restaurant.
• Learn our recipes to prepare our menu accurately and efficiently.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area including helping the outside of the Food Truck keep a clean appearance.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Closes the food truck down properly and follows the closing checklists.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• Must have a valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Salary : $16 - $24