Position Description Summary

Senior Prep Cooks are responsible for assisting in the creation of memorable dining experiences for our members through maintaining high culinary standards and producing top-notch products.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist in the daily operation of the culinary operations, as needed
  • Prep ingredients as instructed, assisting in the production of exceptional dishes that represent BHIC standards
  • Setup workstations and lines in a timely manner before each shift
  • Adhere to recipes, producing quality, high-end dishes consistently
  • Learn and master all kitchen protocols, and procedures
  • Maintain the organization of all storage areas and products, ensuring a clean work area
  • Ensure proper cleanliness of the kitchen, adhering to all health and safety regulations
  • Ensure adherence to all health codes, periodically checking compliance
  • Complete all opening, closing, and side duties, as needed and instructed
  • Help maintain food costs by decreasing waste
  • Be detail-oriented and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Solve problems, work as a team, be a leader, and inspire happiness
  • Maintain up-to-date credentials, certificates, and licenses, as applicable
  • Commit to continuous professional development, keeping abreast with current industry trends, tools, technologies, and opportunities, attending conferences, seminars, and workshops as assigned
  • Ability to prepare base/mother sauces for later use on the line
  • Knowledgeable about standard knife cuts and terminology
  • Ability to prep multiple items at once, keeping track of product

Qualifications & Education Requirements

  • Proficient knowledge of pastry operations
  • Must possess attention to detail, follow-through, creativity, and a high level of motivation
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
  • Willingness to learn and accept instruction
  • Must possess a positive attitude and good work ethic
  • High-end/Fine Dining culinary experience in a hospitality environment preferred
  • Prior kitchen operations experience required
  • High School Diploma or GED required

Other Accountabilities

  • Because of the fluctuating demands of the Clubs’ operation, it may be necessary for each employee to perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your job, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as others are expected to help you while we foster a team environment. Therefore, you may be required to perform other tasks, as needed, that are not included in the above.
  • Adhere to all of the various company written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, and other oral instructions.

Working Conditions

  • Indoors, in a kitchen with loud noises and varying temperatures

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift and move heavy objects, in excess of 40 pounds
  • Repetitive motions are required
  • Ability to bend, squat, lift, kneel, and crouch
  • Must be able to safely operate kitchen equipment
  • Moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required

Attendance Expectations

  • This position has an expected workload of 40 hours per week, barring circumstances when overtime may be required; off-season hours may differ