Line Cook

Vasari Country Club; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vasari Country Club is seeking a Line Cook in the Town of Florida, New York. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in a professional kitchen and a strong set of teamwork and organizational skills. Responsibilities include preparing dishes according to club recipes, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and assisting team members. This role requires physical stamina and adherence to health standards, with an emphasis on food safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• Strong set of skills that ensures teamwork and organization in the kitchen.
• Basic knowledge and handling of kitchen equipment, including knives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with club recipes and standards.
• Plates dishes and completes basic food prepping tasks.
• Maintains communication with service staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Active listening

Safe food handling practices

Education

3 years experience as a line cook

Excellent kitchen administration knowledge

Job description

Vasari Country Club

Job Title: Line Cook

Reports To: Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef & Restaurant Sous Chef

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing food in accordance with club recipes and standards.

HOURS/DAYS

Hours and days fluctuate according to the wants and needs of the members and guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for preparing food in accordance with club recipes and standards.
2. Strong set of skills that ensures teamwork and organization in the kitchen.
3. Basic knowledge and handling of kitchen equipment, including knives, is essential.
4. Plates dishes and completes basic food prepping tasks.
5. Serves items with established portions and presentation standards.
6. Sets up service units with needed items.
7. Operates kitchen equipment.
8. Notifies Sous Chef of unexpected shortages.
9. Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
10. Ensures that workstations and equipment are clean and sanitary.
11. Assists with receiving orders, stocking and putting away items received.
12. Maintains communication with service staff.
13. Maintains security and safety in work area.
14. Maintains neat professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times.
15. Adheres to local and state health and safety standards.
16. Assists with other duties as instructed by the Sous Chef, Taverna Kitchen Chef and Executive Chef.
17. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three (3) years experience as a line cook.
• Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as a team.
• Strong organization and active listening skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to taste or smell. The associate must have the ability to work on their feet for most of the day and frequently is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The associate is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.