Experienced Line Cook

Cobblestone Creek Country Club; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Cobblestone Creek Country Club is seeking an experienced Line Prep Cook for their kitchen in Lawrence Township, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a culinary background, with a minimum of 3-4 years in kitchen preparation.

This role involves cooking and preparing various food products, following standard recipes, and ensuring compliance with all safety and health regulations. Candidates must possess food safety certification.

The position offers a starting salary range of $19.00 - $23.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Food safety certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items for member or guest service.
• Follow state and local health and food safety regulations.
• Coordinate and time orders with other kitchen operations.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen preparation skills

Ability to follow standard recipes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary school completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Position: Experienced Line Prep Cook

Related Titles

• Prep Cook
• Cook
• Line Cook

Reports to

Sous Chef

Supervises

No supervisory duties are included in this position.

Classification

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a two‑year course at culinary school.
• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Prepares menu items as needed for member or guest service.
• Follows all state and local health and food safety regulations.
• Follows all safety procedures for operating and cleaning machinery.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Cooks and prepares a variety of food products, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks according to the club’s standard recipes using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the daily prep list.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Take inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that require preparation.
• Prepares items according to standard recipes.
• Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations.
• Requisitions items needed to produce menu items.
• Notifies Sous Chef of expected shortages.
• Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep cook station.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re‑usable.
• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment.
• Closes the kitchen properly using the closing checklist.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvements.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by Sous Chef.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food safety certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Qualifications

No additional qualifications listed beyond the specified education, experience, and certification requirements.