Prep Cook for Banquets at Northwood Club

Northwood Club•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

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 banquet event preparations. 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 organizational skills, 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 evenings, weekends and holidays.
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.
May be required to read banquet event orders and recipes.
Must be able to print and speak simple sentences.
May be required to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Use measuring methods.
May be required to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one and two step instructions.
Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Frequently stands and walks; uses hands to finger, feels or handle; reach with hands and arms.
Consistent use of kitchen equipment and knives.
Occasionally stoops, kneels, crawls, crouches, sits, talks or hears.
Regularly lifts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
Regularly uses close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception.
Ability to adjust focus.
Must be at least age 18.

Nice To Haves

Previous banquets, hotel, country club, or high-volume kitchen preferred.
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment such as slicers, fryers, flat tops, grills, mixers, and vacuum sealers preferred.
Certifications in City of Dallas Food Safety, Certified Culinarian preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare salads, desserts, platters, sauces, sandwiches, garnishes, and other banquet prep items.
Follow prep lists, recipes, and labeling instructions.
Ensure proper food safety and sanitation standards to ensure member safety.
Assist with banquet plating, setup, and breakdown.
Maintain a clean, organized work area.
Support the kitchen team during high-volume events and tournaments.
Prepare high-quality food items to order for members.
Follow recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed members' expectations.
Meet special member requests while ensuring high-quality standards.
Maintain flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the Department Manager/Supervisor.
Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.
Attend staff meetings when required.