Line Cook - PM

Troon International; Prospect (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

401(k)

Free Meals

Annual Reviews

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality company is seeking a Line Cook for Hunting Creek Country Club in Prospect, Connecticut. The role requires 1-2 years of cooking experience and proficiency in handling food safely. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and complying with health regulations. Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, and 401(k). The job is full-time with shifts varying from 2 PM to 10 PM, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Must be dependable and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for all culinary outlets on the property.
• Assist the Chef/Kitchen Manager with inventory and set-up.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper use of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Dependability

Team-oriented

Cooking experience

Fast-paced environment experience

Food handling procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're hiring a Line Cook for Hunting Creek Country Club!

At Troon, we believe our Associates are our greatest strength and competitive advantage. Whether you are looking to take your career to the next level or have a long‑standing passion for hospitality and customer service, there’s an exciting new opportunity for you at Hunting Creek Country Club. Engage with guests from all over, providing a first‑class experience and dedicated service they will carry with them long after they’ve left our premises.

Ideal candidates are highly dependable, team‑oriented, and able to take direction with at least 1‑2 years of cooking experience in a fast‑paced environment. The Line Cook will assist the Chef and Kitchen Manager in preparing food for all culinary outlets on the property, including but not limited to kitchen sanitation, cleanliness, preparation, and delivery. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines established by the Food Service and Safety Department. Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to work weekends and holidays, as needed.

We are located in Prospect. The shift is 2‑10 Monday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. The Line Cook will cook on the grill, flat top, and fryer as well as perform necessary clean‑up and sanitation maintenance activities for all food preparation and storage facilities as directed by the Chef/Kitchen Manager. The role requires organization, sanitation‑goal adherence, teamwork, a positive attitude, and a minimum of 1‑2 years of kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Assists Chef/Kitchen Manager with set‑up and preparation of food items for all food outlets on the property
• Carefully follows standard recipes while preparing all assigned items
• Assists the Chef/Kitchen Manager with conducting a monthly food/supplies inventory
• Understands how to properly use and maintain the equipment
• Performs necessary clean‑up and sanitation maintenance activities for all food preparation and storage facilities as directed by the Chef/Kitchen Manager
• Helps distribute food and supplies throughout the food outlets
• Cleans food production, holding and serving equipment when needed
• Assists with product receiving and/or storage of products
• Full compliance with the Department of Health regulations
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or manager

Education and Experience Requirements

• 1‑2 years of cooking experience
• Minimum education: High School (or equivalent) Diploma
• Experience in managing and upholding a safe working condition
• Understanding the knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Must be dependable
• Must be able to work well in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to take direction

Working Conditions

• Physical activity including long periods (6‑8 hours) of standing, walking, bending, and scooping
• Requires reaching with arms and hands regularly
• Occasionally lifts up to 30 lbs.
• Uses sight, reading, wrist movement to serve meals, beverages, operate food service equipment and clean food service areas
• Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Noise level is moderate to loud
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Free Meals
• Annual Reviews
• Full‑time Job Type
• High school or equivalent education (Preferred)

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