Culinary Extern

THE LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Free meals

Employee events

Growth opportunities

Golf and tennis privileges

Job summary

The Los Angeles Country Club is seeking a diligent kitchen team member to prepare and cook meals under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs. You will help with mise en place, follow standardized recipes, and maintain high sanitary standards in a busy club kitchen.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, read and understand English, and hold a Food Handler’s certification. Restaurant experience is preferred and a flexible schedule is expected to reflect club business

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler’s certification required.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Must read and understand English and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and assists in mise en place under the direction of Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Takes direction from Executive Chef and Sous Chefs; asks questions when necessary.
• Follows recipes using appropriate measuring techniques.
• Performs other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Works well with the team and communicates efficiently.

Skills

Team communication

Problem solving

Recipe execution

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food thermometer

Job description

$18.42 per hour.Lots of Opportunity in a Stable, Safe, & Beautiful work environment.401k with Employer Match.FREE meals and fun employee events.Talent development and growth opportunities.Golf and Tennis privileges, including free clinicsWhy you’ll love The Los Angeles Country ClubThe Los Angeles Country Club is a historic member-owned institution with a distinguished legacy and a longstanding commitment to the community. At LACC we offer exceptional golf, high-quality cuisine and service in an elegant setting. We strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We provide the perfect environment for learning and opportunities for growth. We encourage feedback and constantly strive for improvement to ensure an extraordinary member and staff experience.Position SummaryPrepares, cooks, and assists in the production of mise en place under the direction of Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorks well with the team and communicates efficientlyAssists with the Club and prioritizes multiple projects to meet deadlinesSolve problems while being proactive, creative and flexiblePractices safe and sanitary food handling and preparationTakes direction from Executive Chef and Sous Chefs; ask questions when necessaryFollows recipes using appropriate measuring techniquesTakes responsibility of delegated projects with a sense of urgencyFollows training curriculum while meeting course hour expectancyPerforms other kitchen duties as assignedFood Handler’s certification is requiredMust be able to operate cooking equipment safely and responsiblyMust be able to read and understand English and communicate with members in a professional mannerMust be able to use and read a food thermometerReliable and punctualEducationHigh school diploma or GEDActively enrolled culinary school studentExperienceRestaurant experience preferredOtherDue to the cyclical nature of the club, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the operation. Employees aim to satisfy the members needs and create an environment where the members can create incredible life time memories for their friends and family, while cultivating a positive work environment for our staff.