Elevated Dining Cook

Minnehaha Country Club•Sioux Falls, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Minnehaha Country Club in South Dakota is celebrating our 121st year of operations, and we are currently seeking team-oriented restaurant cooks with passion for food to join our team. Minnehaha Country Club operates two full-service, year-round restaurants, as well as a robust on-site catering/events operation. We currently have opportunities for elevated dining cooks to work primarily evening shifts; these positions are available immediately for the successful candidates. Minnehaha Country Club is Sioux Falls’ premier country club, operates year-round and serves membership of approximately 720 families. The Club features an immaculate championship 18-hole golf course and one of the finest restaurants in the region, as well as swimming, tennis, and fitness amenities. Our elevated dining cook will report to the elevated dining sous chef and well cook for primarily evening a la carte service, assist in prepping the kitchen and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Minnehaha Country Club offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of products and scratch-cooking techniques, and this is an incredible opportunity for the successful candidate to embark on, or further advance a career in culinary arts.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Prior prep/cooking experience in a professional kitchen required.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English.
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions.
Maintains the highest food safety standards.
Follows all safety procedures for operating and cleaning machinery.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Demonstrated ability to produce all assigned menu items according to the club’s standard recipes.
Helps in other areas of the kitchen during slow periods or when necessary.
Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

resort or private club experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares all food from menu using standard recipes in accordance with club standards; identifies and requisitions products needed for service.
Maintains all supplies and small wares needed for dinner service.
Sets-up, maintains and breaks-down cook station.
Ensures that work area and equipment are clean and sanitary.
Covers, dates, and neatly stores re-usable leftover products.
Notifies sous chef in advance of expected shortages.
Maintains security and safety in work area.
Adheres to local and state health and food safety standards.
Assists with other duties as required by management.
Attends staff meetings.