Cook- Part-Time: Private Club
About The Position
The Bohemian Club is hiring a part-time Cook to support a kitchen that prepares intimate, high-end dinners and large-scale banquet functions for up to 650 guests. The position is suited to a motivated team player who takes pride in their work, is eager to learn, and contributes to a positive, respectful kitchen environment. This is a bargaining unit position represented by Local 2; dues are required per the CBA. The primary schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with occasional additional shifts, including Fridays, as business levels increase. Carving and serving members at a dining-room carving station for approximately 1.5 hours each Tuesday and Thursday is an essential part of the role. Most weekends and all major holidays are off. The Cook assists with food preparation, production, and service; prepares, cooks, and plates food for dining services and banquet events; and maintains food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety standards. The position requires extended standing, work in hot and cold environments, frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. The Club provides a chef jacket and checkered pants. Employees provide their own black, non-slip work shoes.
Requirements
- Entry-level culinary experience.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative kitchen team.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn, adapt, and take direction.
- Must be comfortable interacting with members and performing carving and serving responsibilities in a front-of-house dining setting.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, typically 8–12 hours.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot and cold kitchen and service environments.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Employees must provide their own black, non-slip work shoes.
Nice To Haves
- Previous country club or private club experience is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with general food preparation, production, and service.
- Prepare, cook, and plate food for a variety of dining services and large-scale banquet events.
- Carve and serve members at the front-of-house dining-room carving station for approximately 1.5 hours each Tuesday and Thursday.
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards.
- Contribute to a positive kitchen environment through teamwork, professionalism, and respect for fellow staff.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen before, during, and after food preparation and service.
- Follow food safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintain current ServSafe certification and/or obtain a California Food Handler Card.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Most weekends and all major holidays off.
- Uniform provided, including chef jacket and checkered pants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
