Cook

Century Golf Partners Management • Bloomfield, CT

39d

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of culinary services for our Members and guests. This Employee Partner supports a la carte and private event food production. In addition, s/he maintains consistent food preparation and plate presentation for a la carte venues and catered events. The Cook also maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times of the day, helping to ensure the safety of fellow Employee Partners.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Cook required.
• This position requires considerable knowledge and experience in food preparation, and kitchen operation in high quality/upscale environment.
• Serve safe certification is required
• A sound understanding of sanitation practices
• Able to understand and communicate in English and must be able to communicate effectively to team members and managers
• Possess a team member spirit and work closely with others
• Have a sense of urgency and strives to exceed member expectations
• Working knowledge of broiler, pantry and sauté stations. As well as purchasing and receiving. Must have reliable transportation. Ability to foster strong relationships with members and employees.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long durations of time.

Responsibilities

• Confers with Sous Chef for menu requirements, and food supplies for preparation.
• Prepares and cooks food, including a la carte items, according to specifications, proper presentation, and in a required sanitary manner.
• Portions food and issues to server upon order.
• Prepares all cold side items according to menus and specials.
• Makes daily preparations of menu items in a high quality and presentation manner.
• Assists in other food preparation (hot or cold) for other events as needed.
• Cleans work area when cooking is completed. Assists in keeping kitchen area clean, including walk-in freezers and dry storage areas.
• Operates equipment in safe and sanitary manner.
• Reports to Sous Chef or other supervisor on food supply shortage or any other problem at the station.
• Assists in receiving and storage of food when necessary.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Cooks hot side food items for banquets and assists other cooks in food preparation as needed.
• Breaks down the station in the end of each shift: turns off all equipment and lights, locks storage areas.

What This Job Offers

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