What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Line Cook for Country Club position at Quail Village Golf Club?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic culinary team as a Lead Line Cook at a beautiful country club, where passion for food and excellence meets. In this vital role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes that elevate our unique dining experience for our members. You will work closely with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional meals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, contributing to the overall satisfaction of our members and guests. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking various dishes according to recipe guidelines. Your duties will also include assisting with inventory management, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and ensuring that all food items are properly stored and labeled. You will report directly to Executive Chef. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while being part of a vibrant, professional, fast paced kitchen dedicated in exceeding member expectations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items with precision, adhering strictly to recipes and presentation standards.
- Assist with meal preparation for various service periods, including breakfast, lunch dinner and club events.
- Prepare sauces, stocks, garnishes required for the stations.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain strict food safety and sanitizing procedures to ensure a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Guarantee stations are set up, prepared and adequately stocked with all necessary ingredients and equipment, including backups to maintain smooth operation during service.
- Support high-volume food production during peak service times while maintaining quality control.
- Follow food handling guidelines diligently, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients.
- Collaborate with dietary department staff to accommodate special dietary needs and menu modifications.
- Uphold cleanliness standards by sanitizing workstations and equipment regularly.
- Assist in training junior kitchen staff on knife skills, recipe adherence, and safety protocols.
- Show aptitude for multitasking in various areas of the kitchen and club, efficiently managing multiple tasks and responsiblities to support overall operational effiency.
- Work cooperatively with both front and back of house teams, adopting a positive and collaborative working environment to ensure seamless coordination and exceptional service delivery.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a lead line cook in a fast paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques including grilling, braising, poaching, and other cooking methods.
- Demonstrated ability to operate various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Excellent knife skills with attention to detail in food presentation.
- Familiarity with food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures.
- Experience working in high-volume production environments with a focus on quality and speed.
- Knowledge of menu planning, recipe adherence, and meal preparation processes.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced setting while maintaining professionalism.
Embark on an exciting culinary journey with us—where your skills will shine in an environment that values excellence, creativity, and dedication!
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21