Line Prep Cook

Hollytree Country Club; Tyler, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollytree Country Club in Tyler, Texas, seeks an experienced Prep Cook to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, following standard recipes and all health and safety regulations.

You will prep menu items, coordinate with other stations, maintain cleanliness, stock ingredients, and participate in staff meetings. A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of kitchen experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of kitchen prep/cooking experience.
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to standard recipes using various equipment.
• Coordinate and time orders with other kitchen operations.
• Requisition items needed to produce menu items.
• Notify Sous Chef of shortages and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Set up, maintain and break down prep cook station.

Skills

Kitchen prep

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Related Titles: Prep Cook; Cook; Line Cook

Reports to: Executive Chef

Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Prepares 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/Duties

• Take 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.

Requirements

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Texas Food Handler Certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required 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.