Line Cook

Hampton Golf•Bridgewater, NJ

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Raritan Valley Country Club is looking for skilled and motivated Line Cooks to join our culinary team. You’ll work alongside an experienced culinary team preparing quality food for our members and guests in a professional, fast-paced kitchen environment. This is a great opportunity for a cook who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to continue developing their culinary skills in a premier private club setting.

Requirements

Proven experience as cook
Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Very good communication skills
Excellent physical condition and stamina
High school diploma or equivalent
Good organizational and verbal skills.
Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues.
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.
Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 40 lbs., up to 30 lbs. frequently.
Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.
Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Nice To Haves

Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage

Responsibilities

Prepares food as directed by the Chef or General Manager of the club.
Cooks to order in a timely manner and issues to servers as ordered based on details provided by recipe cards to ensure menu plate consistency, i.e. preparation, portioning and garnishing of foods.
Provide excellence in product and maintains cost controls.
Comply with written standardized food recipes and beverages to ensure the production of consistent quality and portion control, i.e. sizes of portions, methods of preparation, cooking, garnishing of foods, and sees that the food is prepared as ordered.
Receives and checks food and supplies into the kitchen and storerooms i.e. inspect condition of contents, checks against invoices & orders, and freshness of product.
Stores new and reuse products in proper temperatures and proper wrappings.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas as instructed by the Chef or General Manager.
Complete opening and closing checklists as outlined by the Chef or General Manager.
Protect the assets of the Club.
Operate within the guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.
Maintain Food Handlers or Managers Certificate.
Assist with other duties as needed.