Lead Line Cook
About The Position
Eagle Harbor Golf Club is seeking a dependable and experienced Lead Line Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations and help deliver an exceptional dining experience for members and their guests. This hands-on leadership role coordinates food preparation, maintains consistent food quality and safety standards, and keeps the kitchen organized and ready for service. The role supports member dining, club events, and special functions while working with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, kitchen staff, servers, bartenders, and management. The position is hourly, nonexempt, and available as either full-time or part-time. Working hours are according to shift assignments, and weekend availability is required. The work is primarily indoors, in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position requires extended standing and other physical activity, including lifting and carrying supplies. Potential exposures include sharp utensils, rapidly moving equipment, harmful chemicals, and flying golf balls.
Requirements
- Previous professional kitchen experience.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, line cooking, and food production.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food storage, and product rotation procedures.
- Ability to lead and support a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow standardized recipes, maintain portion control, and ensure consistent food quality.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail during service.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or carry kitchen supplies as required.
- Weekend availability.
- Ability to perform moderate physical work, including lifting up to 40 lbs. and frequently up to 30 lbs.; bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting, and grasping; and standing or performing these activities for up to five hours without sitting.
- Ability to consistently lift, carry, and load adaptive and other equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.
- Maintain a required Food Handlers or Managers Certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Lead Line Cook, Senior Line Cook, or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Food safety certification such as ServSafe, preferred or required as applicable.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; culinary training is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations and coordinate food preparation to ensure timely, consistent service.
- Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Oversee daily prep lists and ensure ingredients, stations, and equipment are stocked and ready for service.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, portion sizes, and presentation before dishes leave the kitchen.
- Assist with daily specials, menu changes, banquet preparation, club events, and special functions as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
- Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulations and Hampton Golf sanitation standards.
- Monitor food temperatures, cooling and reheating procedures, labeling, dating, storage, and FIFO product rotation.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, equipment, refrigerators, and food storage areas.
- Ensure proper handwashing, sanitation, and personal hygiene practices.
- Complete opening, closing, and station inspection checklists as assigned.
- Monitor inventory, assist with receiving deliveries, inspect product quality, and store supplies properly.
- Minimize food waste through proper preparation, portion control, and product rotation.
- Communicate product shortages, equipment issues, and supply needs to the culinary leadership team.
- Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management about special requests, food allergies, and menu availability.
- Maintain professionalism and service when preparing meals for club members and their guests.
- Lead by example, support kitchen staff, and help maintain an organized, productive, team-oriented work environment.
- Protect Club assets and operate within Hampton Golf guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints.
- Maintain the required Food Handlers or Managers Certificate.
- Assist with other duties as needed to support the Club's culinary department.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
- Paid time off for full-time employees.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
