Queensbury
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: The Glens Falls Line Cook performs basic methods of food preparation, portion control, sanitation and routine maintenance of equipment in accordance with standards. Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Maintain high standards of quality of food production to ensure member/guest satisfaction, • Ensure high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen, storage, and dumpster areas at all times, • Keep all cooking equipment clean during the assigned shift, making sure that all cooking equipment is cleaned prior to the change of shift, • Maintain organization of storage areas by storing provisions in appropriate locations on receipt in accordance with accepted sanitation standards and club practices, • Perform cooking procedures as required to fulfill tasks assigned by Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Lead Cook which may include:, • Breading, freezing, thawing, proofing, baking, • Preparing meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables for roasting and grilling, • Prepare stocks and basic soups according to standard recipes, • Portion control meats, seafood, dairy products, vegetables, and fruits using devices including scales and dishers., • Perform basic preparation techniques including, slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping using knives and mechanical devices such as electric slicers, and food processors, • Setup, operate, breakdown and clean slicers, mixers, and food processors, • Prepare banquet platters, trays and plated foods according to banquet event orders, • Prepare banquet entrees, vegetables, and starches for cooking, • Maintain responsibility for food and beverage sales, expenses, and profit goals as outlined in the Food and Beverage Operating Plan/Budget, • Understanding and following procedures to maintain a sanitary workspace conforming to all jurisdictional and club imposed regulations and rules regarding food service sanitation, • Assume responsibility for timing of food production to achieve 10-minute ticket time for lunch and 20-minute ticket time for dinner, • Ensure that service procedures are adhered to as outlined in the TPC Brand Standards, • Assist with removal of waste by breaking down boxes and emptying trash before receptacle becomes overloaded, • Special projects or other duties as assigned Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities: • Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen maintenance operations and safe food handling procedures Education and Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent education, • 6 months of similar experience or culinary trades training Physical Requirements: • Able to meet and perform physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position., • Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling., • Frequent repetitive motions., • Continuous standing and walking.