Snack Bar Attendant

Palos Verdes Golf Club • Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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About The Position

The Snack Bar Attendant prepares food consistently according to recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards, and maintains a clean, safe, and well-stocked snack bar. The role includes food preparation and cooking, monitoring food quality and storage temperatures, maintaining sanitation standards, serving Members and guests, and processing payments. The attendant also supports special facility events, attends trainings and meetings, and performs other duties as assigned.

The position requires at least two years of cooking experience. Country club experience is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with basic culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen operations, food storage, and food safety. Serv-Safe Food Handler and RBS certifications are required.

The work is primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor work during special events. The role involves prolonged standing, frequent movement and lifting, repetitive motions, and potential exposure to kitchen equipment, noise, fumes, open flames, extreme temperatures, airborne particles, chemicals, and sharp objects. The schedule may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of cooking experience.
• Serv-Safe Food Handler certification.
• RBS certification.
• Basic culinary skills and background.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen operations, food storage, and food safety requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend food tickets, memos, correspondence, special instructions, and Club policies, systems, controls, and procedures.
• Basic math skills to calculate ingredient measurements and meal portions.
• Ability to work in a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Professionalism and attention to detail, along with strong verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, and sound judgment to serve internal and external guests; ability to handle guest complaints and resolve them satisfactorily.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and kitchen and banquet equipment used to store, care for, prepare, cook, dispense, and serve food in large quantities.
• Ability to remain attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to managers and fellow employees.
• Ability to maintain personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for at least eight hours and to walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
• Ability to push, pull, carry, and regularly lift at least 50 pounds; move freely about a two-story kitchen facility; and withstand continuous repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

• Country club experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Interest in developing culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete, current knowledge of snack bar menu items and ingredients, portion sizes, and basic meal preparation procedures.
• Keep the snack bar line, food preparation areas, and food, beverage, and dry storage areas clean, neat, safe, and sanitary.
• Set up and break down the workstation and complete daily opening, closing, and cleaning duties.
• Keep the snack bar line and self-service areas stocked and tidy throughout the shift.
• Inspect and clean equipment, work surfaces, serving areas, and the eating area; clear trash, wipe tables, and replenish supplies and condiments.
• Regulate cooking equipment temperatures and ensure food is stored and cooked at appropriate temperatures.
• Check food and ingredients for quality and freshness, track inventory, and rotate stock.
• Monitor food quality and presentation; weigh, measure, and mix ingredients and prepare and cook menu items promptly and correctly.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by the Executive Chef, including plate presentation and garnish setup.
• Prepare dishes for guests with food allergies or special requests.
• Operate the cash register, accurately charge Member accounts, and collect credit card payments from non-Member guests.
• Assist with special facility events, including holiday brunches, wine dinners, Board and Committee events, and the Northrop Grumman NCAA tournament.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required or requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED