Breakfast Cook

COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER • City of Rochester, NY

17d • $21 - $24

About The Position

The Breakfast Cook prepares breakfast, lunch, and other menu items according to Country Club of Rochester (CCR) recipes, specifications, and culinary standards, with a strong emphasis on consistent breakfast service. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Chef de Cuisine, the cook is expected to demonstrate elevated culinary technique, work independently with minimal supervision, and make sound decisions while maintaining CCR standards. The position supports high-volume breakfast and brunch service, including early-morning, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by Club operations.

The cook independently sets up, stocks, and organizes the breakfast line and assigned stations; prepares and serves food efficiently while maintaining quality, cooking temperatures, portions, and presentation; and maintains sanitation, safety, and organization throughout the shift. The role also includes communicating shortages or equipment concerns, correctly storing reusable food products, and contributing to a reliable, accountable, and team-oriented culinary department.

Requirements

• Reliable attendance and punctuality, particularly for early-morning breakfast and weekend service.
• Ability and willingness to consistently work scheduled early-morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as Club operations require.
• Strong knowledge of breakfast cookery and the ability to prepare eggs and other breakfast items accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and food quality.
• Ability to prepare and serve food consistently according to CCR recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Ability to ensure assigned stations are fully prepared before service and to work with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and contribute positively to a team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience at a golf club or country club.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and other menu items according to CCR recipes, specifications, and culinary standards, with emphasis on consistent breakfast execution.
• Prepare eggs to order, omelets, breakfast meats, griddle items, potatoes, and other traditional breakfast foods.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts, in uniform, and ready to begin work.
• Maintain dependable attendance and promptly communicate unavoidable absences or delays according to CCR call-out procedures.
• Independently set up, stock, and organize the breakfast line and assigned service stations before service.
• Execute food quickly and efficiently during high-volume breakfast and brunch service while maintaining quality, proper cooking temperatures, and presentation standards.
• Serve items according to portion, recipe, and presentation standards established by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Immediately notify the Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine of anticipated shortages, equipment issues, or operational concerns that could affect service.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of assigned work areas and equipment throughout the shift.
• Support the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine in maintaining kitchen safety, sanitation, and security standards.
• Set up and break down cooking stations, leaving them clean, organized, and prepared for the following shift.
• Cool, cover, label, date, rotate, and store reusable food products according to CCR standards.
• Demonstrate urgency, accountability, teamwork, and ownership during all meal periods.
• Represent the CCR Culinary Department professionally and reliably, and demonstrate leadership.
• Develop familiarity with member names and personally recognize members and guests whenever possible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees.
• Free long-term disability and life insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match available to full-time and part-time employees.
• Free lunch and/or dinner during the shift.
• Free golf on Mondays.
• Employee discounts through LifeMart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed