Prep Cook for Banquets at Northwood Club
About The Position
Northwood Club, established in 1946, is a premier country club in Dallas, Texas, known for its excellence in Tennis, Golf, and Culinary arts. With an annual food and beverage revenue of $3.2 million, the club offers comprehensive facilities and events for professionals and families. We are seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join our culinary team, responsible for executing preparations for banquet events. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented, high-volume, guest-centric environment, contributing to an exceptionally distinctive member experience. Key attributes include reliable attendance, strong organization, and the ability to follow direction. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.
Requirements
- High school education; or up to two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented, high-volume guest-centric environment.
- Reliable attendance, strong organization, and ability to follow direction are important.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to read and speak English may be required.
- Must be at least age 18.
Nice To Haves
- Previous banquets, hotel, country club, or high-volume kitchen experience preferred.
- Certifications in City of Dallas Food Safety, Certified Culinarian preferred but not required.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
- Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment such as slicers, fryers, flat tops, grills, mixers, and vacuum sealers preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare salads, desserts, platters, sauces, sandwiches, garnishes, and other banquet prep items.
- Follow prep lists, recipes, and labeling procedures.
- Ensure proper food safety and sanitation standards are met to guarantee member safety.
- Assist with banquet plating, setup, and breakdown.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Support the kitchen team during high-volume events and tournaments.
- Prepare high-quality food items to order for members, adhering to recipe and presentation guidelines.
- Meet or exceed member expectations by following guidelines and accommodating special requests with the same high-quality standards.
- Maintain flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the Department Manager/Supervisor.
- Incorporate safe work practices into job performance.
- Attend staff meetings when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
