Cook

Classification: Full-time

Reports to: Executive Chef

Position Overview

Cooks and prepares a variety of food products, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks according to the club’s standard recipes using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the daily prep list.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Prepares menu items as needed for member or guest service.
• Follows all state and local health and food safety regulations.
• Follows all safety procedures for operating and cleaning machinery.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Duties/Tasks

• Take inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that require preparation.
• Prepares items according to standard recipes.
• Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations.
• Requisitions items needed to produce menu items.
• Notifies Chef of expected shortages.
• Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep cook station.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable.
• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment.
• Closes the kitchen properly using the closing checklist.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvements.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by Chef.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a two-year course at culinary school.
• A minimum of two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food safety certification.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Birnam Wood Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer. The Club is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Club and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Club, including supervisors and co-workers.

All employment decisions at the Club are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or breastfeeding, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. The Club will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs and practices, consistent with applicable law.