Lead Saute Cook

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf privileges

Golf Shop discounts

Job training

Rewards and recognition programs

Promotion from within

Vacation, Sick & Holiday pay

Job summary

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking an experienced Lead Saute Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, team player and eager to grow, taking on more responsibility in the kitchen.

Hours are 1:00 pm to close (about 10:00 pm) with flexibility; weekend and holiday availability is required. Responsibilities include cooking, plating, sanitation, recipe adherence, and coordinating orders for timely service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a fast paced, fine dining restaurant.
• Culinary School or certification preferred.
• Flexibility to work hours, weekends and holidays.
• Current food handler certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Professionalism in working with management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily and plate items in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Follow recipes and presentation guidelines to meet guest expectations.
• Coordinate food orders to ensure timely delivery to each table.
• Fill prep lists and inventory sheets accurately.
• Supervise food production when supervisor is absent.
• Accommodate special guest requests while maintaining high quality.

Skills

Fast-paced cooking

Fine dining

Culinary training

Food safety certification

Team communication

Education

Culinary school or certification

Job description

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Clubis a public-access daily fee golf course and includes a full-service restaurant and banquet space for weddings, company meetings, or any other celebration.We are dedicated to providing memorable experiences through our passion for service while cultivating our deeply rooted ties to our heritage and community.

As part of our commitment to our employees, Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club offers:

• Golf privileges
• Golf Shop discounts
• Job training
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Promotion from within
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday pay

We are currently looking for experienced Full Time or Part Time Lead Saute Cook to join our kitchen staff. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter and team player who not only has a passion for cooking but enjoys working with people and has the desire to grow and take on more responsibility in the kitchen.

Hours: 1:00 pm to close (approx 10:00 pm). Start time is flexible. Must be available weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare food daily and plate all items in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Follow recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guests’ expectations
• Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to each table
• Fill out prep lists and inventory sheets with accuracy.
• Supervise food production in the absence of supervisor.
• Meeting special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards

Position Requirements:

• 2 or more years of experience in a fast paced, fine dining restaurant.
• Culinary School or certification is preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays.
• Possess current food handler certifications required to work in a restaurant or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work with management staff and other employees in a professional manner.

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer