Cook 2

Big Canyon Country Club Careers; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Complimentary meals

Vacation and sick hours

Holiday pay

401K retirement plan

Golf on assigned days

Job summary

Big Canyon Country Club is seeking seasonal cooks for the summer and PM shifts. The Cook will prepare high quality dishes, follow sanitation practices, and work with passionate chefs in a creative environment. The role emphasizes organization, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Applicants should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 lbs, and read/communicate in English; Spanish is a plus. Prior private club/hotel/resort experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must have knife skills and knowledge of meats and produce.
• Able to multi-task and follow established kitchen guidelines.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and safety per health standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality meals following health and sanitation practices.
• Keep workstation stocked and organized; label and date products.
• Communicate with supervisors and chefs about questions or concerns.
• Maintain kitchen safety and comply with safety standards.
• Follow payroll and uniform requirements daily.

Skills

English communication

Knife skills

Multitasking

Meat knowledge

Produce knowledge

Education

High School, Culinary School or Apprentice Program Graduate

California Food Handler Certification

Job description

Cook

The Cook prepares high quality food products as assigned in accordance with health and sanitation practices for every plate prepared. Desired traits of the prospective employee are a willingness to learn, a great attitude, follows directions and the established daily guidelines of the department. We offer our Culinary Members a creative environment to work and learn new techniques, working with Chefs that are passionate about food and their profession. We are currently looking for seasonal cooks for the summer and PM cooks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be self-motivated in making sure that all food products are fresh, and well-cooked as requested.
• Accepting the responsibility in making sure that the individual workstation is well equipped with the proper product to promote success every day.
• Establishing a positive line of communication between you and your immediate Supervisor, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef and/or the Executive Chef regarding questions, product concerns or other situations you might have.
• Sets-up, maintains a clean and organized workstation and at the end of your shift leaving the station clean and organized. Provide proper label and dating of products when stored.
• Maintains safety and security in the work area.
• Always adheres to local and state health and safety standards.
• Follow proper payroll and uniform requirements daily.
• Report and issues of faulty equipment or accidents to a supervisor immediately.

Expectations

• Always conduct oneself in a professional manner to reflect the high standards of the Big Canyon Country Club.
• Follow guidelines for timely food preparation and service to our members and guests.
• Maintain proper food service sanitation using all leaned standards in the kitchen through the California Food Handler Certification and providing said California Food Handler Card on the first day of employment.
• Respond and provide aid if you are properly trained in medical or other emergencies.
• Must be familiar with meats, vegetables, produce, kitchen equipment, cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Have good or very good knife skills and techniques.
• Ability to multi-task in a faced paced, high pressure environment.
• Able to work non-traditional work shifts (hours), weekends and holidays.
• Be able to read and communicate in English and it is a plus if you can communicate in Spanish.
• Will be expected to perform other tasks or projects as assigned or requested by the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School, Culinary School or Apprentice Program Graduate.
• Prior experience in a Private Club, Hotel, Resort or Restaurant working different stations.
• Ability to be on one’s feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop when necessary.
• Ability to lift but not exceed 40lbs.

Compensation

Pay Range will be $25 per hour.

Benefit Highlights

• Full Time employees are eligible for Health benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP and Life Insurance.
• They are also eligible to accrue vacation, receive sick hours every year, holiday pay, sign up for 401K retirement plan, receive complimentary meals if working n the culinary department, and playing golf on assigned days.

eVerify

Big Canyon Country Club is an equal employment opportunity employer. We require a pre-employment background investigation and drug screen for all candidates. We E-verify all new hires for employment eligibility. We are an at-will employer.