Kitchen Prep Cook

Westchester Country Club; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Free meals

Free parking

Job summary

Westchester Country Club, Inc. is hiring a full-time Kitchen Prep Cook in Rye, NY. The role supports the Culinary team by prepping fish, meats, and vegetables, restocking inventory, and maintaining cleanliness. Opportunity to grow and learn line stations in a renowned private club with extensive amenities.

The position requires 1+ year prep cook experience, strong cooking knowledge, knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Culinary degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a prep cook.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Familiarity with culinary terms and proper cooking methods.
• Clear understanding of knife work.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Frequent standing and ability to lift moderate-heavy loads.
• Culinary degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard recipes when preparing items for service.
• Prepare and cook food as per menu and prep sheet specifications.
• Handle line assignments (prep and service).
• Manage leftovers as instructed by Chef.
• Keep workstation areas clean and sanitary.
• Maintain safe food handling practices according to local laws.

Skills

Experience as prep cook

Cooking techniques

Knife work

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Education

Culinary degree (plus)

Job description

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Sportshouse Kitchen Full Time Rye, NY, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

WHO WE ARE

Since 1922, Westchester Country Club is an exclusive family-oriented private club located in Rye, New York. Westchester Country Club is among the top country clubs and proudly designated as a Platinum Club of America, ranking #29 out of the top 150 country clubs in the United States.

With over 1,600 members, Westchester Country Club offers world-class facilities including the main club property and the beach club on the Long Island Sound. Club members enjoy two championship golf courses and a 9-hole executive course, comprehensive tennis and squash facilities, various dining options, an on-site fitness facility and indoor pool, and other specialized amenities. Westchester Country Club also has two large banquet rooms, conference facilities, member apartments, and guest accommodations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are hiring a full-time Kitchen Prep Cook on our Culinary team.

The preparation's main responsibility would assist in prepping and cutting fish, meats & vegetables, restocking inventory and maintaining superb cleanliness of the working area, also to grow and help and learn line stations.

• Carefully follow standard recipes while preparing assigned items for food service
• Prepare and cook all food items as laid out in the menu and in accordance with the specifications on the prep sheet
• Handle line assignments as scheduled (station prep and station service)
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Chef.
• Cleans assigned workstation areas
• Consistently used safe and sanitary food handling practices according to Local Health and State Laws

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 1+ years of experience as a prep cook
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food safety practices
• Should be well versed in culinary terms with thorough understanding of proper cooking methods
• Should have clear understanding of knife work
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Frequent standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy loads
• Frequent walking to collect or deliver goods in various kitchens and/or reception areas
• Excellent physical fitness, visual acuity, and sense of smell to work in the kitchen safely
• Culinary Degree is a plus

PAY RANGE

$20.00 to $24.00 hourly, commensurate with experience

WHAT WE OFFER

At WCC, we believe that our biggest strength lies in the exceptional people who work for our organization to deliver memorable experiences to our members and their families. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and providing our team members a meaningful and rewarding career experience with us. We prioritize offering valuable benefits, wellness, rewards and recognition programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the wellbeing and needs of team members and their families. We refer to these as our "Total Rewards".

• Establish a Healthy Foundation- Several Cigna medical plan options, plus prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance.
• We've Got You Covered- 100% company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
• Protect Against the Unexpected- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance.
• Family Members with Four Paws- Pet insurance available to provide dogs and cats with health coverage too.
• Build Toward Retirement- 401(k) plan for retirement savings and education sessions to help foster financial literacy.
• Work/Life Harmony- Paid time off including vacation and personal days, 11 holidays, and more to enjoy time outside of work, take a break, and care for ourselves or others.

ALL team members enjoy free lunch and dinner meals, free parking, and numerous recognition events and activities throughout the year.