Cook 2- Garde Manager

Lahontan Golf Club; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lahontan Golf Club in Truckee, CA is seeking a motivated line cook/prep cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and present menu items, follow recipes and SOPs, and help maintain quality and consistency across all dishes during service.

Candidates should have line cook or prep experience in high-volume settings, strong knife skills, and the ability to read production sheets and portion guides. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Previous line or prep cook experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, club, or banquet kitchen preferred.
• Working knowledge of cold food preparation, knife skills, and plating techniques.
• Valid food handler certification or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, and portioning guides.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items in accordance with Lahontan’s culinary standards.
• Follow established recipes, production sheets, SOPs, and portion control standards.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards for all food products.
• Support daily Garde Manger operations, including preparing salads, cold foods, garnishes, and other menu items.
• Work select hot and cold line stations as assigned.
• Assist banquet culinary operations to support events and varying business levels.
• Support multiple kitchen stations as operational needs require.
• Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food products in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Uphold sanitation, safety, and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with culinary and food and beverage teams to support smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Demonstrate professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail.
• Embody Lahontan’s core values of honesty, integrity, transparency, and community.
• Demonstrate strong attendance, reliability, and consistency in daily execution.
• Follow established recipes and SOPs without unauthorized deviation.
• Perform independently within assigned stations and areas of expertise.
• Work under regular managerial guidance while developing the skills to lead a dinner service station independently.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Reading recipes

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lahontan Main - Truckee, CA, Salary Range: $26.00 - $29.00Hourly, Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Presentation

• Prepare and present menu items in accordance with Lahontan’s culinary standards.
• Follow established recipes, production sheets, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and portion control standards.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards for all food products.

Garde Manger & Banquet Support

• Support daily Garde Manger operations, including preparing salads, cold foods, garnishes, and other menu items.
• Work select hot and cold line stations as assigned.
• Assist banquet culinary operations to support events and varying business levels.
• Support multiple kitchen stations as operational needs require.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food products in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Uphold sanitation, safety, and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen operations.

Teamwork & Culture

• Collaborate with culinary and food and beverage teams to support smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Demonstrate professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail.
• Embody Lahontan’s core values of honesty, integrity, transparency, and community.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate strong attendance, reliability, and consistency in daily execution.
• Follow established recipes and SOPs without unauthorized deviation.
• Perform independently within assigned stations and areas of expertise.
• Work under regular managerial guidance while developing the skills to lead a dinner service station independently.

Qualifications

• Previous line or prep cook experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, club, or banquet kitchen preferred.
• Working knowledge of cold food preparation, knife skills, and plating techniques.
• Valid food handler certification or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, and portioning guides.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Bend and reach while performing kitchen duties.
• Work in hot, cold, and fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Safely use knives and commercial kitchen equipment.