What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen - Lead Line Cook (FT) position at DES MOINES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB?
The Job
Lead Line Cook – Des Moines Golf & Country Club
Des Moines Golf & Country Club, a historic and family-focused private club located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is searching for our next Lead Line Cook (LLC). The LLC will be someone growing into a leadership role while working in a professional, high-quality culinary department. This position supervises and supports line cooks while ensuring all food is prepared and plated to established recipes and standards.
The Club
Founded in 1897, DMGCC has a rich tradition, an active calendar and membership, a very strong financial position, and a very bright future. Located in the affluent suburb of West Des Moines, the club features two 18-hole, Pete Dye-designed courses and over 1500 member families with a multi-year waitlist for golf memberships. The club has hosted the 1999 U.S. Senior Open and the 2017 Solheim Cup.
Other amenities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool and aquatic center and an active racquets program with tennis and pickleball courts.
The Duties
- Leads and directs line cooks, assigning tasks, and maintaining an efficient kitchen operation.
- Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, standards, and plating guidelines.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all employees.
- Ensures all dishes throughout the stations are produced with consistency, quality, and proper timing.
- Set up and maintain multiple kitchen stations with minimal supervision.
- Ensures all closing duties are executed each night, shutting off equipment and storing food properly.
- Assists with food receiving, storage, inventory rotation, and maintaining proper par levels.
- Trains and mentor’s new cooks on procedures, techniques, and best safety practices.
- Prepares complex menu components including soups, sauces, and garnishes.
- Ensures compliance with all food safety standards, including HACCP guidelines, FIFO practices, and sanitation procedures.
- Maintains high standards of cleanliness, food handling, and kitchen organization.
- Communicates effectively with chefs and staff to ensure smooth service and a positive environment.
- Follows all Club policies and standards.
- Willingly works any station as necessary, including pantry and buffets during high-traffic Club events.
- Other such duties as assigned by culinary leadership.
The Qualifications
- High school or equivalent experience required.
- Culinary school or apprenticeship program preferred.
- 3-5 years of cooking experience required.
- 1-2 years of Lead or Supervisory experience required.
- Advanced cooking and knife skills required, verified by a cooking test.
- Must be well-versed in a la carte food preparation with some banquet production preferred.
- Must have experience at all food stations.
- Be able and willing to run the pass and potentially run food during busy services.
- Food Safety Training certification required.
- Must have Microsoft and computer skills, specifically Excel and Word capabilities.
- Full availability as a full-time culinarian, working between 40-50 hours per week.
- Must be a positive, team player.
Work Environment
- Will be required to work in different temperatures, spending time both inside of walk-ins and outside in the open air.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs. while sitting and standing for long periods of time.
The Salary and Benefits
- Health insurance – 85% of Premium paid by the club.
- Vision & Dental insurance.
- 401K – Traditional and Roth plans with an employer match.
- Life insurance – 100% of Premium paid by the club.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Free employee meals during the shift.
- Free golf on Mondays.
- Scholarship and professional development opportunities.
- Paid time off for holidays.
- Accrued paid time off.
- Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year such as donut and coffee trucks and parties.
- Employee holiday bonus paid for by the membership.
- Salary range: $23-$25 per hour.
The Process
Motivated and experienced applicants should immediately send a resume to S. Kurt Kochs, Assistant General Manager at Kkochs@dmgcc.org. No phone calls please.
Salary : $23 - $25