UL Line Cook

SUMMARY:

Responsible for daily production, set up and execution of grill, sauté or fry station. Ensures dishes are prepared to exceedingly high standards in a timely, safe and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations

• Cook all meat, game, poultry, fish to specified temperatures.
• Prepares sauces and accompanying garnishes for all hot menu items.
• Plate composed restaurant dishes in an eye appealing manner.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores all meats, poultry and seafood.
• Assists other team members in prep, production and service working together as one team unit.
• Completes daily cleaning closing list as specified by Executive Chef and checks out with closing supervisor.
• Sets-up, maintains and breaks down meat/ poultry/ fish cutting station.
• Notifies sous chef in advance of all expected shortages.
• Completes daily prep lists for station mise en place and special events.
• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the broiler area and equipment.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Assists with other duties as instructed by supervisor.
• Maintain a positive, engaged attitude at all times when on club property.

Safety and Sanitation

• Responsible for consistent use of safe work practices by all restaurant, banquet, pastry and dish staff.
• Understand and consistently follow proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
• Ensure the daily closing checklist has been completed prior to leaving.
• Ensures storage areas (coolers included) are labeled, clean and free of debris.
• Ensure food storage areas are secured prior to leaving the building.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working toward culinary associate degree or 1 year’s relevant kitchen experience.
• Adequate knife skills, able to cut and portion various meats, poultry and fish.
• Understanding of cooking meats, fish, shellfish, and poultry to specific temperatures.
• Certified in food safety, or desires to become certified.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

PHSYICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work in a busy environment while maintaining organization, attention to detail and focusing on cleanliness.
• Ability to be on feet for up to 100% of the prescribed shift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, able to stand, bend, stoop, twist and turn for prolonged periods of time.
• The position will require working inside and outside various times of the year.