What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dinner Train Lead Cook (Bardstown, KY) position at R.J. Corman Railroad Group?
Accountability: Works in a team atmosphere to ensure the consistent delivery of food and services to MOKDT guests including the development of processes, schedules and procedures for achieving these goals.
Responsibilities:
- Practice and preach “Safety is our priority”.
- Make overall customer satisfaction the highest priority.
- Participates in the effective cleaning of dishes and kitchen equipment; meeting established health and sanitation standards.
- Assists kitchen management in the preparation of food in large quantities; meeting established sanitary standards and time requirements.
- Participates in maintaining kitchen, kitchen equipment, and storage facility in a sanitary and orderly condition.
- Lead the line for the excursions; must have a sense of urgency to serve customers properly.
- Work with Nicholasville on special events such as Derby, complimentary runs, valued customer passengers, etc.
- Maintain work areas, and customer service areas including arranging for necessary repairs, cleanliness, organization, general maintenance, etc. with understanding that we can’t be good if we don’t “Look Good”.
- Works with kitchen staff to put away food deliveries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum five years’ experience in food service in a cooking position and/or supervisory position preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instruction.
- Food safety and handling knowledge: general baking and cooking practices and methods, proper food storage, general food nutrition, practicing food cost controls, food presentation, and safely operate kitchen equipment.
Physical Requirements: Bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to read a variety of materials; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food preparation and/or cooking equipment and utensils. Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50lbs. The ability to work on a moving train.
Environmental Conditions: Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance. Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a Cook in a diverse environment. The ability to work on a moving train. Ability to work safely with a variety of kitchen equipment while on a moving train.
Job Dimensions: Performs with substantial degree of independence under general supervision.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Work boot allowance
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.
