Lead Cook - FT

American Golf; Irvine; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a Lead Cook to enhance guest experiences through delicious meal preparation. The ideal candidate will have prior cooking experience, strong multitasking abilities, and a commitment to following health and safety guidelines. Responsibilities include managing food preparation, ensuring quality standards, and working in a dynamic kitchen environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant team and create memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience recommended.
• Fluent in English, able to communicate and write in basic English.
• Food Handlers Card required.

Responsibilities

• Season and prepare food items according to specifications.
• Manage portions, taste food items, and maintain quality.
• Follow safety, health, and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Multitasking

Oral communication

Time management

Memorization of orders

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Lead Cook

Location

Rancho San Joaquin

Address

1 Ethel Coplen Way Irvine, CA 92612

About American Golf

American Golf is a trusted leader in golf hospitality, known for elevating the game and the communities around it. We bring deep expertise in golf operations and club culture, paired with a genuine commitment to creating welcoming, memorable experiences for every guest and member. Our teams take pride in course care, exceptional service, and thoughtful environments that invite people to play, connect, and feel at home. We believe golf is more than a sport, it’s a place where relationships grow, traditions thrive, and everyone is part of the community.

Job Purpose

The Cook is responsible for bringing flavor to life using set menu specifications to delight our guests. Cooks are excellent multi-taskers and have experience moving around the kitchen while following instructions to create delicious meals. The ideal candidate has previous experience working as a cook in a bustling, fast-paced restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Season and prepare food items in accordance to customers’ specifications and preset recipes
• Setup plating line and assist with plating duties
• Arrange prepared food items in an aesthetic manner
• Manage portions of food items and garnishes
• Regulate temperature of broilers, grills, and roasters
• Wash, cut and peel meats and vegetables before preparing them for cooking
• Taste and evaluate food items before serving
• Rotate and label food items ensure freshness and maintain quality standards
• Discard expired or near expiry food items
• Clean and sanitizes grilling and broiling equipment after use
• Cook food items to standard temperatures before serving
• Prepare all food products according to prescribed methods
• Follow all national, state, and local safety, health, and sanitation guidelines as specified by the venue
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience recommended
• Excellent oral communication skills required
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Ability to memorize complex order or multiple orders
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English
• Food Handlers Card
• High School diploma or GED

Working Conditions

• Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.