cafe prep cook

About the role

Under the direction of the Chef, the Cook is responsible for the preparation of food for, but not limited to, banquets, the restaurant and/or café using advanced presentation, cooking elements, techniques and recipes along with the HAACP and food safety sanitation requirements.

Our unique culture is at the heart of all we do and is guided by our values and behaviors. It's what we expect of ourselves and each other every day. We call it our "Code of Culture".

• Our Mantra: Respect The Past, Accept Responsibility, Pay it Forward
• Our Actions We Live By: Keep It Real. Always. Think Ahead. Be An Owner. Stay Humble. Hustle Harder. One Team. One Voice. Be Curious. Ask Why.
• Pete's Promise: Service Forward, Ruthlessly Consistent, Do the Right Thing

Responsibilities

Food Handling, Preparation and Presentation

• Carefully follow standard recipes while preparing assigned food items for service
• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for food preparation
• Assists in plating food items for service
• Handles leftover food items, as necessary and/or directed

Sanitation and Safety

• Operates food production equipment according to manufacturers' instructions
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices, including HAACP guidelines
• Cleans banquet preparation and serving equipment, work station areas and kitchen, as needed
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and small wares to the proper areas
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation to ensure food and safety compliance
• Daily walk throughs of kitchen to ensure a clean, organized, safe and well-maintained facility
• Promote the company's safety goals and actively work towards ensuring a safe working environment

Communication & Relationships

• Effectively and professionally interacts and communicates with management, other Associates, and vendors
• Promote harmonious relations among staff, vendors, and the community at-large
• Communicate timely and follow up, as appropriate
• Active participation in required events, required programs, required meetings and required trainings
• Represent the club in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow through and response

Corporate Goals & Objectives

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure the TBCC mission and club brand is upheld in all aspects of kitchen operations
• Actively further corporate objectives and continuously support improvement and positive change, which may include participating on corporate designated committees to improve the company and business operations
• Make professional development a consistent priority

Other Job Functions

• Flexibility in work schedule, as job may require day and evening shifts, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

Skills & Knowledge

• Cooking: Knowledge of all basic skills for butchering, sauces, soups, cooking of meat, fish and vegetables; advanced knife skills required
• Policies: Knowledge of company policies
• Problem Anticipation/Deductive Reasoning: Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and then apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Oral Comprehension and Expression: Ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information

Experience

• Minimum two years experience in a high volume food and beverage operation using similar cooking techniques

Education

• State Food Handler Certification

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

The environment of the position is indoors. It is necessary for the position to adapt to frequent changes in condition as it may include: extreme heat when working with steam, hot water and/or deep fryer, to extreme cold when accessing the walk-in freezer. Sitting and standing is as needed. The repetitive use of the hands and arms is required to finger, handle, feel and reach. It is necessary for the position to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. Position must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities include: close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust visual focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Estimated Base Pay Range: $21 / hour

Benefits

More Than a Job. A Place to Grow. At The Bay Club Company, we believe your career should be more than a job. It should be an opportunity to grow, build meaningful connections, and be part of a healthy, active community.

• Club Membership: Enjoy complimentary access to Bay Club facilities and experience all that membership has to offer, from sports and fitness to family fun, recreation, and community.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay with opportunities to grow your earnings as you grow in your career.
• Paid Time Off*: Time to recharge, spend time with the people you care about, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Health Insurance*: Benefits designed to support your health and well-being.
• Employee Discounts: Save on club services, programs, and amenities.
• Continuing Education: Build your skills and knowledge through ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills, take on new challenges, and pursue opportunities to advance within Bay Club.
• Community Involvement: Be part of a team that makes a positive impact in our clubs and communities.

Benefits are available to eligible Full-Time associates. Full-Time status eligibility begins at an average of 25 hours worked per week.