Line Cook (Seasonal April 2027 - November 2027)
About The Position
Fiddler's Elbow is seeking a Line Cook to join its seasonal team in Bedminster, New Jersey. The Line Cook assists the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with daily kitchen tasks, prepares and serves à la carte lunches and dinners, and helps execute banquet functions. The club hosts a variety of member and guest events, including weddings, social gatherings, concerts, golf outings, and seasonal celebrations. The role involves preparing food according to club recipes; assisting with soups, seafood, meats, sauces, and other preparations; maintaining clean and sanitary food-preparation areas; monitoring cooking and storage temperatures; and ensuring food is covered, dated, and rotated. The Line Cook also assists with daily specials and menus, prepares food for staff, observes food for doneness, and transports food items by golf cart while following safety rules. This is a seasonal position running from April 2027 through November 2027. The schedule may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or possess a valid work permit.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to handle pressure and multiple tasks at once.
- Must be a team player and work well with others.
- Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Culinary Arts degree and/or two years of related experience is preferred.
- Skills: coordination, monitoring, active listening, time management, and critical thinking.
- Work styles: attention to detail, adaptability, stress tolerance, independence, persistence, and cooperation.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary Arts degree.
- Two years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food according to Club recipes.
- Assist with preparing soups, seafood, meats, sauces, and other items.
- Inspect and clean food-preparation equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to maintain safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Regulate cooking equipment temperatures and ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperatures.
- Cover, date, and rotate stored food daily to maintain portion control and quality.
- Observe and test food to determine whether it is sufficiently cooked.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables for preparation.
- Maintain a professional appearance and proper cleanliness standards.
- Pay attention to member names, requests, allergies, and dietary restrictions.
- Assist in creating daily specials and menus.
- Transport food items using a golf cart and follow applicable safety rules and regulations.
- Advise the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef of food or equipment shortages.
- Assist in preparing food for staff.
- Arrive at work on time.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Benefits
- Meals provided.
- Staff development opportunities.
- Employee outings.
- Golf, tennis/paddle, and yoga privileges.
- 401(k).
- FSA and DC.
- Full-time employees: health, vision, and dental insurance; PTO; and paid holidays.
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