Line Cook

Heathrow Legacy Country Club; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathrow Legacy Country Club in Florida is seeking a Line Cook to prepare a variety of seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks according to standardized recipes and prep lists. You will work with broilers, ovens, grills and other kitchen equipment, maintain station setup, follow safety regulations, and coordinate with the Sous Chef to ensure timely service.

Requires two years of kitchen experience and a food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Two years of kitchen prep and cooking experience.
• Must hold food safety certification.
• Knowledge of food handling and preparation principles and procedures.
• Ability to follow all health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance per club standards.
• Prepare items according to standard recipes and prep list.
• Coordinate and time orders with kitchen operations.
• Requisition items needed to produce menu items.
• Ensure work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Close the kitchen using the closing checklist.
• Attend kitchen staff meetings and contribute improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food safety certification

Job description

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food products including seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks, and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to the club’s standardized recipes and daily prep list.

Job Duties

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Club standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the Club.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply, at all times, with the Club’s policies, standards, and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Take inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that require preparation.
• Prepare items according to standard recipes.
• Coordinate and time orders with other kitchen operations.
• Requisition items needed to produce menu items.
• Notify the Sous Chef or Executive Chef of expected shortages.
• Ensure assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Set up, maintain, and break down the prep cook station.
• Cover, date, and neatly store all leftover products that are reusable.
• Make recommendations for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment.
• Close the kitchen properly using the closing checklist.
• Attend kitchen staff meetings and offer suggestions for improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education, Experience, And Skills Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Knowledge of food handling and preparation principles and procedures for all foods produced and served in the club. Must be familiar with and have worked with all kitchen equipment.
• Excellent time management skills, listening skills, oral/written communication skills, and positive interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to prepare menu items as needed for member or guest service.
• Ability to follow all state and local health and food safety regulations.
• Excellent time management skills and listening skills.
• Strong oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures for operating and cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Demonstrated results-oriented and capable of working with minimal direction and independently.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Typical Physical And Mental Demands

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist or reach.
• Requires the ability to perform a variety of manual labor tasks that will require some strenuous physical efforts, such as carrying, pushing, pulling, or lifting to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Requires excellent hand-eye coordination and a sense of taste and smell.
• Possess basic computational ability and mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations and maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by members and their guests.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in hot, humid, and noisy environments. Varied weather conditions are expected with exposure to heat/humidity, or cool/cold weather. May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles. Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.