Line Cook / Prep Cook

Palos Verdes Golf Club; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Palos Verdes Golf Club seeks a Cook to maintain high standards in a busy kitchen environment. The successful candidate will have a strong culinary background, preferably with fine dining experience. Responsibilities include meal prep, food safety compliance, and ensuring quality presentation for dishes served to guests.

Benefits

Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, and Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

401k with Club Match

Employee Meals Daily

Employee Discounts

Eligible for Club Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' cooking experience in a high volume restaurant.
• Serv-Safe Food Handler certified.
• Basic culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of menu items and ingredients.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Prepare and cook menu items as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, and Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k with Club Match
• Employee Meals Daily
• Employee Discounts
• Eligible for Club Scholarship Program
• Work at a great location with great people!
  
  

Essential Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Maintains complete, up-to-date knowledge of all menu items and their ingredients
• Memorizes and utilizes serving portion sizes and basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
• Maintains a proper, neat, clean and safe kitchen line
• Ensures that the kitchen, all food prep areas, and all food, beverage and dry storage areas storage areas meet restaurant sanitation standards
• Maintains fully stocked kitchen line throughout shift according to the current meal period
• Inspects and cleans food preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Works with team of cooks to do portion prep work
• Ensures food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and other equipment
• Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Monitors food quality and presentation
• Prepares and cooks all menu items as directed promptly and correctly
• Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ensures proper plate presentation and garnish set-up for all dishes
• Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils
• Prepares dishes for guests with food allergies or other special requests
• Substitutes for or assists other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

The Successful Candidate

• Will have a high level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills
• Minimum three years' cooking experience in a high volume restaurant environment; fine dining and/or country club experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic culinary skills and background
• Basic knowledge of kitchen operations including food storage and food safety requirements
• Serv-Safe Food Handler certified
  
  

Background check and pre-employment drug screening required

Salary: $23.50 - $26.00 per hour

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