Pantry Cook

Western Hills Country Club; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Hills Country Club in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Kitchen Prep worker to prepare cold products according to club’s recipes and maintain the inventory of dressings and vinaigrettes for both à la carte and banquet service.

No prior experience is required, though kitchen work experience is preferred. You should have good stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Health and safety standards are emphasized in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• No prior kitchen experience required, but preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of basic culinary fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Slice and pre-portions cold cooked meat, fish and poultry; garnish attractively.
• Prepare appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, and relishes.
• Prepare cold sauces, dressings, jellies, stuffing, sandwiches per recipes.
• Requisition food supplies needed for menu items.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain sanitary standards.
• Notify Chef of shortages and keep work area safe.

Skills

Basic culinary fundamentals

Stamina

Attention to detail

No prior experience required

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Prepare cold products according to club’s standard recipes. Responsible for maintaining the inventory of all dressings and vinaigrettes needed by the á la carte and banquet departments.

Job Tasks/ Duties

• Slices and pre-portions cold cooked meat, fish and poultry; garnishes them in an appetizing and tasteful manner.
• Prepares appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, and relishes in an attractive manner.
• Prepares cold sauces, jellies, stuffing, salad dressings and sandwiches using club’s standard recipes.
• Requisitions food supplies necessary to produce the items on the menu.
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
• Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
• Notifies Chef in advance of expected shortages.
• Maintains security and safety in work area.
• Ensures that work area and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores reusable leftover products.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Assists with other duties as instructed by the Sous Chef and the Executive Chef.

Requirements

Availability Requirements: Week & Weekend Nights

Operational Days: Open Tuesday-Sunday (Mostly Closed on Mondays)

January-March only open Thursday-Sunday

Desired Education, Work Experience, & Skills

• Working towards or obtains a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• No prior experience required but work experience in a kitchen preferred.
• Good physical stamina to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated with an attention to detail.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Knowledge of basic culinary fundamentals.
• Ability to prepare cold food items required for club’s menus.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Desired Licenses and Certifications

• Food safety certification.
• Of legal age to work.

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.