Job Details
Job Location
TX - Fort Worth, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$16.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Job Category
Restaurant - Food Service
Description
River Crest Country Club is seeking to add a full-time Banquet Cook to its Culinary team. Located five miles from downtown Fort Worth, River Crest is Fort Worth's oldest and most storied country club.
River Crest offers an excellent Compensation & Benefits Package as well as a great work environment. The pay range for this position is $16 - $21 per hour based on verifiable experience. Our comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, YMCA membership and Flexible Spending Plans (FSA). These benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Additionally, full time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and are offered participation in our 401(k) plan and all employees enjoy Chef-inspired meals in our Staff Dining Room.
JOB SUMMARY
The Banquet Cook will be responsible for our entire banquet and buffet culinary operations for the club. The position will prepare food for all of the clubs' "to go" orders, private functions, parties, weddings, charity events and large scale events. The Banquet Cook will prepare the clubs' weekly themed buffets and the salad bar buffet as well as assist in preparing the daily employee meal. The Banquet Cook works closely with a group of cooks directed by the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef and the Executive Chef.
QUALIFICATIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of cooking with preferred background in hotels and clubs
• Attention to detail and mental concentration are necessary for accurately performing tasks and tolerating frequent interruptions
• Must present a neat and clean personal appearance.
• Must have timely, reliable attendance.
• Must have a professional, courteous & respectful attitude toward members, guests, vendors, co-workers and supervisors.
• High school education or equivalent is required
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Ability to plan, organize and follow all kitchen activities
• Must have experience making fruit displays, cheese trays, salad bars, composed and compound salads
• Must be proficient in cooking techniques, grilling, saut, broiling, steaming, blanching and basic cooking fundamentals
• Must have strong knife skills and must know all the basic knife cuts
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding sanitation and sanitary food handling
• Will have a Fort Worth Food Handlers Card
• Will meet all sanitation codes and health regulations
• Must have a drive to learn more in the position when it comes to cooking

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES / FUNCTIONS / TASKS

• • Be creative and have an ability to prepare both hot and cold food
  • Present food in an attractive manner
  • Set up the clubs AM salad bar and prepare fresh dressing
  • Recognize quality standards in preparing fresh product always serving the best to our members
  • Make fruit displays, cheese trays, salad bars, composed and compound salads
  • Prepare all foods to the River Crest Culinary Standard
  • Effectively use cooking techniques, grilling, saut, broiling, steaming, blanching and basic cooking fundamentals
  • Utilize all the basic knife cuts
  • Uphold the highest of culinary standards for our membership and our culinary team
  • Break down and set up of all banquet functions
  • Keep area and stations clean and organized at all time
  • Check the quality of food products at all times
  • Meet certain time requirement for preparing all food
  • Follow all faction sheets and timelines
  • Work with the team and the chef to help you grow into the position
  • Work with Chef's open door policy and keeping progress on your growth
  • Work well with coworkers and team members - always being professional

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced environment
• Frequent lifting, reaching, bending, twisting,
• Frequent repetitive motions; Continuous standing and walking for long periods of time; Occasionally climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch

• Will be exposed to high temperatures
• Will be exposed to a loud environment
• Standing for long periods at a time - over 8 hours
• Able to retrieve products from shelves and carry a load over 20#
• Able to lift up to 50# with assistance
• Able to handle a knife safely and to hold, chop and dice for long periods at a time
• Able to go in and out of hot and cold environments
• Spend long periods of time over a cutting board
• Must have slip proof shoes
• Back brace is recommended
• Operation of kitchen machinery - Must follow kitchen safety program

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
All employees are E-Verified.