Prep Cook – Premier Private Club

Prep Cook

Idle Hour Country Club

Idle Hour Country Club is seeking a dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our culinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a newly constructed, world-class kitchen designed to support exceptional culinary execution, professional development, and an elevated member dining experience.

Our culinary operation includes à la carte dining, private events, banquets, club traditions, and special culinary experiences. We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparation, organization, consistency, and supporting the success of the entire kitchen team.

The Idle Hour Operating Philosophy: SAVE

Every member of our team is expected to embody SAVE:

Sense of Urgency

Work with purpose, pace, and an understanding that preparation directly impacts the success of service.

Attention to Detail

Follow recipes, portioning standards, labeling procedures, sanitation requirements, and quality expectations with consistency.

Vision

Maintain situational awareness, anticipate upcoming production needs, and recognize potential shortages or issues before they affect service.

Execute Excellence Every Time

Approach every ingredient, every task, and every shift with professionalism, pride, consistency, and care.

Position Summary

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and menu components for daily dining service, banquets, private events, and special culinary programs.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the kitchen is organized, properly stocked, and fully prepared for successful service. The ideal candidate is reliable, efficient, organized, and committed to maintaining high standards of food quality, sanitation, and preparation.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare ingredients and menu components according to established recipes, production sheets, and culinary standards

* Wash, peel, cut, portion, measure, and prepare food products for service

* Accurately label, date, rotate, and store food products

* Maintain proper production levels while minimizing waste

* Support daily à la carte dining, banquets, private events, and special culinary programs

* Communicate product needs, shortages, quality concerns, and preparation status to culinary leadership

* Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary preparation areas

* Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures

* Properly clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and workspaces

* Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing food products

* Maintain awareness of upcoming menus, events, and production requirements

* Assist other culinary stations and team members as needed

* Complete assigned preparation tasks accurately and within established timelines

* Contribute to a professional, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment

Ideal Candidate

* Previous prep cook or professional kitchen experience preferred

* Basic knife skills and food-preparation knowledge

* Ability to follow recipes, production lists, and verbal instructions

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

* Dependable, punctual, and accountable

* Able to work efficiently without sacrificing quality

* Positive attitude and willingness to learn

* Comfortable receiving coaching and feedback

* Able to work independently and as part of a team

* Committed to cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety

* Interested in growing within a professional culinary operation

We are willing to train candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, work ethic, dependability, and commitment to excellence.

Physical Requirements

* Ability to stand and work for extended periods

* Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds

* Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive preparation tasks

* Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

* Ability to safely use knives and commercial kitchen equipment

Schedule

This position may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of club operations.

Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.

What We Offer

* The opportunity to work in a newly constructed, world-class kitchen

* Competitive compensation based on experience

* Full-time and part-time opportunities

* Consistent scheduling in a professional club environment

* Opportunities for training, development, and advancement

* A respectful and team-oriented workplace

* Employee meals

* Club-provided uniforms

* Benefits available to eligible full-time employees

* The opportunity to work alongside experienced culinary professionals committed to excellence

Why Idle Hour Country Club?

At Idle Hour Country Club, excellence is not reserved for special occasions. It is the standard we strive to deliver every day.

Every culinary team member plays an important role in creating memorable experiences for our members and their guests. We provide the systems, equipment, training, and leadership necessary to succeed, and we expect our team members to bring a sense of urgency, attention to detail, vision, professionalism, and pride to their work.

This is more than a preparation position. It is an opportunity to join a professional culinary team, develop your skills, and contribute to a high-performing operation committed to executing excellence every time.

To Apply

Please submit your résumé through LinkedIn or send it directly to Robert Teal, KAM, at rteal@idlehour.cc. Include a brief note outlining your culinary experience, availability, and interest in joining the team at Idle Hour Country Club.

Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Idle Hour Country Club is an equal opportunity employer.