AM Line Cook at The Congress Lake Club Company

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionContinue your culinary career with the Congress Lake Club. Congress Lake is not the typical country club kitchen. Now under the professional leadership of Executive Chef, Shawn Cline, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-cline/) the Club continuously exceeds the highest standards of high-end dining in the area. The Club provides its discerning membership with multiple dining options including fine dining, upscale casual, pool, and lakeside resort-style service, high-end wedding receptions and banquets, and spectacular special events.Career Opportunity: We are looking to hire a hard-working and experienced AM line cook to supervise all food preparation activities and ensure that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained. The AM line cook’s responsibilities include assisting the Executive Chef in preparing entrées, advising our line cooks on suitable portion sizes, and ensuring that food items are stored at the correct temperatures. You should also be able to train line cooks and attend all mandatory meetings.To be successful as a AM line cook, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional lead line cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.AM Line Cook Responsibilities:Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the Executive Chef.Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the Executive Chef.Supervising the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.Must always monitor inventory and report items that need to be reorderedResponsible for maintaining a clean uniformOther duties as assignedAM Line Cook Requirements:High school diploma or GED.Bachelor's or associate's degree in culinary arts is advantageous.Proven cooking experience.Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.The ability to work as part of a team.The ability to stand for extended periods.The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.Reports To: Executive Chef, Executive Sous ChefCLC Employment Benefits: • Starting hourly wages based on experience• Health insurance with a 22.5% employee contribution for individuals and families, supplemental insurance available for life, dental, vision, and other coverages for full-time employees• Paid time off and five days of sick pay for full-time employees• 401k plan with a 4% match (30-days from start date)• Holiday bonus• Complimentary meals while on duty• Free Uniforms• Flexible schedules• Limited golfing privileges• All other benefits in accordance with club policy as stated in the employee handbook