Seasonal Cook II — Club Kitchen Lead

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradition Golf Club in La Quinta, CA is seeking a Cook II to oversee production for the main kitchen and Coyote Cafe. This role works with Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef, leading the culinary team and ensuring a consistent, high-quality menu for members and guests.

The ideal candidate has supervisory food production experience and a culinary background, with strong leadership and communication skills to train staff, manage events, and maintain sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Prior food production supervisory/management experience.
• Culinary degree and/or training preferred.
• Excellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills and palette.
• Experience in quality-oriented catering or banquet facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the preparation and service of a consistent product that meets quality standards.
• Maintains work area with regard to cleanliness, proper setup, sufficient supplies, safety guidelines, and equipment.
• Adheres to proper timing (in and out) of the procedures of the Club.
• Follows direction of Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, and/or Lead cook in preparation of food items.
• Works the line in whatever capacity assigned.
• Assist in hiring, development, training, and mentoring of staff and act as a resource to them.
• Coach, counsel, and assist in conducting performance evaluations of the production team.
• Recommend or conduct disciplinary action, including termination, of the production team when necessary according to club standards.
• Assist in developing training and trailing programs for the production team.
• Monitor staffing levels to minimize cost and increase productivity.
• Make daily changes in event numbers and menus.
• Compose a daily rescheduling list and reassign work to the following day’s production list according to the team’s capabilities.
• Organize daily and weekly BEOS.
• Maintain a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Perform all reasonable requests from the members and management team.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Follow proper time-keeping policies and procedures.
• Follow the sign-in and sign-out procedure for keys.
• Know and follow all company emergency and safety procedures.
• Always practice good work ethic.
• Protect assets of the property.
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior at all times.
• Follow policies and procedures in training manuals and associate handbook.
• Always remember we are in a partnership with our members, fellow associates and board of directors to provide a quality culinary experience.
• Ensure that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are met.
• Leadership – Maintain a positive, upbeat role, promote and exemplify Company values and represents departmental objectives and interests to internal and external customers
• Customer Service – Follow up on complaints, questions, and concerns; respond to internal/external customer needs in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Teamwork - Develop and promote teamwork and cooperation among co-workers
• Safety – Comply with established safe work practices and attend to all safety-related training provided or made available by Tradition Golf Club.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Culinary degree or training preferred

Tools

Kitchen production system

Job description

Tradition Golf Club in La Quinta, CA is seeking a Cook II to oversee production for the main kitchen and Coyote Cafe. This role works with Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef, leading the culinary team and ensuring a consistent, high-quality menu for members and guests.

The ideal candidate has supervisory food production experience and a culinary background, with strong leadership and communication skills to train staff, manage events, and maintain sanitation standards.