Line prep

MCALLEN COUNTRY CLUB INC; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Line Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations, preparing a variety of items per standard recipes while maintaining safety and cleanliness in a busy club kitchen.

The role requires two years of kitchen experience and a food safety certification, with the ability to coordinate with the Sous Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure timely, quality prep for service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two-year culinary school completed preferred.
• Minimum of two years kitchen prep/cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Take inventory for station setup and determine items to prepare.
• Prepare items according to standard recipes.
• Coordinate and time orders with other kitchen operations.
• Requisition items needed to produce menu items.
• Notify Sous Chef of shortages.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Set up, maintain, and break down prep station.
• Close kitchen using closing checklist.
• Attend kitchen staff meetings and propose improvements.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Sous Chef.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen prep

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary school (2-year)

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

Line Prep CookRelated Titles: Prep Cook; Cook; Line CookReports to: Sous ChefSupervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.Classification:Education and/or ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED.Successful completion of a two-year course at culinary school.A minimum of two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and ExpectationsPrepares menu items as needed for member or guest service.Follows all state and local health and food safety regulations.Follows all safety procedures for operating and cleaning machinery.Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.Job Summary (Essential Functions)Cooks and prepares a variety of food products, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks according to the club’s standard recipes using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the daily prep list.Job Tasks/DutiesTake inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that require preparation.Prepares items according to standard recipes.Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations.Requisitions items needed to produce menu items.Notifies Sous Chef of expected shortages.Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep cook station.Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable.Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment.Closes the kitchen properly using the closing checklist.Attends kitchen staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvements.Assists with other duties as assigned by Sous Chef.Licenses and Special RequirementsFood safety certification.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentRequired to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.Continuous repetitive motions.Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.