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