Cook

Century-Golf-Partners-1; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Little Rock is seeking an experienced Cook to ensure the highest quality of culinary services for Members and guests. You will support a la carte and private events, maintain consistent food preparation and presentation, and uphold a clean, safe kitchen throughout shifts.

The ideal candidate has prior cook experience, Serve Safe certification, and a solid understanding of sanitation. Strong English communication and a team-oriented mindset are essential to exceed guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook required.
• Knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operation in upscale environments.
• Serve Safe certification is required
• Understanding of sanitation practices
• Able to communicate in English with team and managers
• Team member spirit and collaboration
• Ability to work with urgency to exceed member expectations

Responsibilities

• Cook hot and cold items for a la carte and banquet events.
• Prepare and portion food according to specifications and sanitary standards.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas, including walk-in freezers and storage areas.
• Assist in receiving and storage of food and supplies as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinate with Sous Chef on menus and supplies.
• Break down workstation and secure areas at shift end.

Skills

Food preparation

English communication

Team player

Sense of urgency

Sanitation

Stand for long durations

Job description

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Cook

Service Little Rock, AR, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2849

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of culinary services for our Members and guests. This Employee Partner supports a la carte and private event food production. In addition, s/he maintains consistent food preparation and plate presentation for a la carte venues and catered events. The Cook also maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times of the day, helping to ensure the safety of fellow Employee Partners.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Prior experience as a Cook required.
• This position requires considerable knowledge and experience in food preparation, and kitchen operation in high quality/upscale environment.
• Serve safe certification is required
• A sound understanding of sanitation practices
• Able to understand and communicate in English and must be able to communicate effectively to team members and managers
• Possess a team member spirit and work closely with others
• Have a sense of urgency and strives to exceed member expectations

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working knowledge of broiler, pantry and sauté stations. As well as purchasing and receiving. Must have reliable transportation. Ability to foster strong relationships with members and employees.
• Confers with Sous Chef for menu requirements, and food supplies for preparation.
• Prepares and cooks food, including a la carte items, according to specifications, proper presentation, and in a required sanitary manner.
• Portions food and issues to server upon order.
• Prepares all cold side items according to menus and specials.
• Makes daily preparations of menu items in a high quality and presentation manner.
• Assists in other food preparation (hot or cold) for other events as needed.
• Cleans work area when cooking is completed. Assists in keeping kitchen area clean, including walk-in freezers and dry storage areas.
• Operates equipment in safe and sanitary manner.
• Reports to Sous Chef or other supervisor on food supply shortage or any other problem at the station.
• Assists in receiving and storage of food when necessary.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Cooks hot side food items for banquets and assists other cooks in food preparation as needed.
• Breaks down the station in the end of each shift: turns off all equipment and lights, locks storage areas.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long durations of time.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Kitchen environment, heat and cold exposure