Lake Mary
Job DescriptionThe Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food products including seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks, and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to the club’s standardized recipes and daily prep list. JOB DUTIES: • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Club standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the Club., • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform., • Be knowledgeable of and comply, at all times, with the Club’s policies, standards, and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations., • Take inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that require preparation., • Prepare items according to standard recipes., • Coordinate and time orders with other kitchen operations., • Requisition items needed to produce menu items., • Notify the Sous Chef or Executive Chef of expected shortages., • Ensure assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary., • Set up, maintain, and break down the prep cook station., • Cover, date, and neatly store all leftover products that are reusable., • Make recommendations for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment., • Close the kitchen properly using the closing checklist., • Attend kitchen staff meetings and offer suggestions for improvements., • Perform other duties as assigned by management. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • High school diploma or GED., • A minimum of two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking., • Food safety certification is required., • Knowledge of food handling and preparation principles and procedures for all foods produced and served in the club. Must be familiar with and have worked with all kitchen equipment., • Excellent time management skills, listening skills, oral/written communication skills, and positive interpersonal skills are required., • Ability to prepare menu items as needed for member or guest service., • Ability to follow all state and local health and food safety regulations., • Excellent time management skills and listening skills., • Strong oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills., • Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures for operating and cleaning equipment and machinery., • Demonstrated results-oriented and capable of working with minimal direction and independently., • Excellent team player with the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment. TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist or reach., • Requires the ability to perform a variety of manual labor tasks that will require some strenuous physical efforts, such as carrying, pushing, pulling, or lifting to 50 pounds., • Continuous repetitive motions., • Requires excellent hand-eye coordination and a sense of taste and smell., • Possess basic computational ability and mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes., • Must be able to convey information and ideas, • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately., • Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations and maintain composure and objectivity under pressure., • Must be effective in listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by members and their guests. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in hot, humid, and noisy environments. Varied weather conditions are expected with exposure to heat/humidity, or cool/cold weather. May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles. Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.