Line Cook at Park Country Club
Buffalo, NY 14221
About the Job
Park Country Club
Job Description
Department: Food & Beverage Job Status: Full Time
Reports To: Sous Chef/Executive Chef Position: PM Line Cook
Work Schedule: 1pm – 930pm, weekdays, weekends, holidays
Salary: $18 - $20/ hr
POSITION SUMMARY
Park Country Club is seeking an PM Line Cook to join our team of talented culinary professionals. The PM line cook position is required to prepare food dishes for the dinner meal period. This position requires someone who is passionate, reliable, and can work a flexible schedule. The PM line cook will be required to prepare all dishes in accordance with restaurant standards and maintain a clean and safe work environment in the kitchen.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize and set up kitchen station to be prepared for service
- Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sauteing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
- Follows standard recipes while preparing for assigned items for banquet service
- Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
- Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations.
- Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs
- Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices, including those related to personal hygiene.
- Keeps all areas of work including freezers and refrigerators clean and organized.
- Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.
- Operate food production equipment (stoves, ovens, mixers, grills, etc) safely and efficiently.
- Notifies Sous Chef of expected shortages
- Handles leftover food items as instructed by Sous Chef.
- Cleans assigned work areas
- Requisition of items needed to produce menu items, covers, dates, and neatly store all leftover food items that are reusable.
- Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by Sous/Executive Chefs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 2-3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced teamwork-oriented kitchen environment
- Culinary degree/ certification preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in fine dining restaurants preferred but not required
- Must be able to work flexible shifts
- Willingness to listen and take direction well
- Strong attention to detail and achieving high quality results.
- Must have a passion for food and be creative
- Must practice strict safety and sanitation practices, be organized.
- Physical Requirements: Standing, reaching, climbing stairs, walking, lifting up to 30 lbs.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Key competencies time management, listening, verbal acuity and basic math aptitude, problem solving, organized, integrity, honesty, reliability, customer service orientation, and attention to detail. Adhering to our Core Values includes being member-centric, able to work with a team, respect the team, be pro-active, be accountable, and show a willingness to learn.
EEO STATEMENT
The Park Country Club of Buffalo, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination because of age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or presence of a disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Park Country Club, Inc., will make reasonable accommodation of working conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Employee Golf Privileges
- Discounts on merchandise/apparel in the golf shop
- Ongoing training and development
Physical Setting:
- Fine dining restaurant
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $18 - $20 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No