Line Cook

Park Ridge Country Club; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Paid Vacation and Personal Time

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with Matching

Family Friendly Team Environment!

Job summary

A private family-oriented club in Park Ridge is seeking a cook to join its culinary team. This role involves working on the à la carte kitchen line for lunch or dinner, preparing dishes with a focus on quality and presentation. Candidates should have proven experience as a cook, a Food Handler Certification, and knowledge of various cooking techniques. The club offers employee meals, paid time off, and a supportive teamwork environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook.
• Previous experience working a station on a restaurant line.
• Knowledge and experience of various cooking techniques (grilling, braising, cold preparation).
• Food Handler Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food items to the specifications and standards of the club.
• Ensure all standards for safety and sanitation are followed.
• Communicate with chefs and team members on production needs and repair issues.
• Monitor and rotate product for freshness and quality.
• Assist in preparation of banquet events as needed.
• Perform all other duties assigned by employer.

Skills

Ability to cook food correctly in a timely fashion while focusing on quality and presentation

Able to read and understand recipes and procedures

Thrives in teamwork environment

Job description

Overview

Park Ridge Country Club is seeking to add to its culinary team. Park Ridge CC is a private, family-oriented club in the residential area of Park Ridge. We focus on scratch cooking and artisanal practices while creating memorable experiences for our members and guests. The Club operates Tuesday through Sunday with à la carte and banquet services. Service hours vary per season.

The Role: Work on the a la carte kitchen line for lunch or dinner service (depending on position hired for) and execute dishes at the highest level possible;

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food items to the specifications and standards of the club
• Ensures all standards for safety and sanitation are followed
• Communicates with chefs and team members on production needs, repair issues, and concerns
• Monitor and rotate product for freshness and quality
• Assist in preparation of banquet events as needed
• Perform all other duties assigned by employer

The successful candidate will be a team focused individual who enjoys learning and creating memorable experiences for everyone who walks in the door.

Core Competencies

• Able to read and understand recipes and procedures
• Ability to cook food correctly in a timely fashion while focusing on quality and presentation
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Communicate clearly with team members
• Thrives in teamwork environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook
• Previous experience working a station on a restaurant line
• Knowledge and experience of various cooking techniques (grilling, braising, cold preparation)
• Food Handler Certification is required

Benefits

• Employee meals
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k with Matching
• Family Friendly Team Environment!