Junior Sous Chef

the club at glenmore; Keswick (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Staff meals

Golf privileges

Job summary

The Club at Glenmore is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will contribute to daily pantry, sauté, and grill preparation with a focus on presentation, quality, and taste for our members and guests.

Responsibilities include lunch and dinner production and plating, plus assisting with on-site weddings and events. The role requires weekend work, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude in a collaborative kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous fine dining experience is needed.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work as a team member.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
• Commitment to quality service.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, plus bend, stretch, lift, and occasionally carry heavy materials.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays—but no late nights, the restaurant closes 8-9pm depending on the season.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation of food items in pantry, sauté, and grill stations with emphasis on appearance, quality and taste.
• Main duties: food production and plating up for lunch and dinner.
• Assist in production and plate up for on-site weddings/events facilities.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Team player

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Organized

Stand for extended periods

Weekend availability

Job description

The Club at Glenmore was established in 1992 and is situated within a private residential community about five miles east of downtown Charlottesville. We are currently seeking a Junior Sous Chef with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a passion for cooking.

Responsibilities include the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, sauté, and grill stations with emphases on food appearance, quality and taste to create an exceptional dining experience for our members and their guests. Main duties will be food production and plating up of lunch and dinner. Other duties will include assisting in the production and plate up for our on-site weddings/events facilities.

Requirements are as follows:

• Previous fine dining experience is needed
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
• Ability to take direction and work as a team member
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized
• Commitment to quality service
• Ability to stand for extended periods, plus bend, stretch, lift, and occasionally carry heavy materials
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays—but no late nights, the restaurant closes 8-9pm depending on the season.

This is a full time, year-round position for people who love to cook and want to be a part of a positive work environment.

Exact compensation depends on experience, and there is room for advancement for the right person. The position includes club assisted health insurance, 401k, staff meals, and golf playing/practice privileges within reason.