Overnight Cook
About The Position
The Quin House is a modern private social club in Boston’s Back Bay, focused on community, inclusive programming, food and beverage, design, hospitality, and philanthropy. The Overnight Prep Cook prepares and cooks food for members and their guests, delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner and in accordance with the club’s service standards. The role requires attention to detail, high standards, teamwork, and the ability to contribute in a start-up environment. The cook works across hot and cold stations, prepares food and service materials in advance, and supports food presentation, storage, station readiness, and service-area upkeep. They communicate with teammates and managers, maintain supplies, follow established procedures and safety practices, and assist with member concerns about food quality and service. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of cooking experience is preferred.
- Experience in a hotel or restaurant is preferred.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
- Be a team player who supports the team and demonstrates ownership, accountability, and responsibility for the team’s work.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English; a second language is a plus.
- Be detail-oriented and have good prioritization and follow-up skills.
- Basic understanding of health and safety, food hygiene, and employment legislation; demonstrated knife skills and safe food-handling practices are preferred.
- Open availability and flexibility to work according to business needs.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Hotel or restaurant experience.
- ServSafe or equivalent certification.
- Education or experience in culinary arts or a related field.
- A second language.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook high-quality food according to standard recipes and take responsibility for the quality of food cooked.
- Manage multiple hot and cold stations.
- Assist with preparation, presentation, decoration, and storage of food items.
- Prepare food, beverages, materials, and equipment in advance of service.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of menus, ingredients, unavailable items, and current specials in applicable venues.
- Perform opening and closing duties according to established checklists.
- Keep assigned stations and service areas clean, organized, and maintained during shifts.
- Assist other team members as needed, with or without management direction.
- Communicate relevant information, special considerations, and concerns about members to team members and managers.
- Restock supplies and alert management to shortages.
- Immediately report health or safety concerns and violations to management.
- Attend informational meetings and understand the club’s policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs.
- Assist with investigating member complaints regarding food quality and service.
- Perform other related duties and reasonable tasks assigned by a direct supervisor or manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
