Breakfast/Lunch Line cook- Monday through Friday
About The Position
The Athletic Club of Columbus is seeking a dependable and skilled Morning Line Cook to join our culinary team. This position is responsible for preparing and executing high-quality breakfast and lunch service while maintaining the consistency, presentation, cleanliness, and hospitality standards expected at a premier private club. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, works well in a fast-paced kitchen, and takes pride in producing consistently excellent food. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional looking for a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule in a professional kitchen environment.
Requirements
- Previous line cook, breakfast cook, or professional kitchen experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
- Breakfast experience, including eggs and other made-to-order breakfast items, is a plus.
- Ability to follow recipes and consistently reproduce menu items to established standards.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality, particularly for early-morning shifts.
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to remain organized and composed during high-volume service periods.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional culinary experience for members and guests.
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks.
- Ability to work safely around hot surfaces, ovens, grills, fryers, knives, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Takes ownership of their station.
- Values consistency.
- Supports their teammates.
- Understands that attention to detail matters.
- Reliable, efficient, organized, professional, and committed to producing high-quality food every day.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute breakfast and lunch menu items according to established recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
- Set up and maintain assigned stations prior to service, ensuring all necessary ingredients, equipment, and supplies are ready.
- Complete daily food preparation, including proteins, vegetables, sauces, dressings, garnishes, and other assigned items.
- Cook menu items accurately and efficiently while maintaining proper temperatures, portion sizes, and presentation.
- Coordinate with fellow cooks, servers, and culinary leadership to ensure timely and accurate service.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation throughout the shift.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, labeling, dating, storage, and temperature-control procedures.
- Assist with receiving, rotating, and properly storing food products using FIFO standards.
- Minimize food waste through proper preparation, portioning, storage, and product utilization.
- Communicate low inventory, product quality concerns, equipment issues, or other operational needs to culinary leadership.
- Assist with daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities and maintain kitchen equipment according to established standards.
- Support banquet, event, and club food preparation as needed.
- Accommodate member dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests according to established procedures.
- Maintain a professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude when working with culinary and service staff.
- Perform additional culinary duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
