Lead Cook-Carolina-Full Time

Culture

Culture Join a team that's been welcoming guests for more than a century. At Pinehurst our Culture is critical to delivering a consistent guest, member and employee experience. Our Purpose is, “As the Cradle of American Golf, we honor timeless traditions and inspire legendary stories, one smile, one round, one moment at a time.” Our Values are; Genuine Hospitality, Be Trustworthy, Good Stewards and Inspired Innovation. If you’re seeking a heartfelt workplace then Pinehurst is the place for you.

About the Role

Every role contributes to upholding our treasured culture, performs their job duties consistently and handles other job duties as assigned in our ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise and work alongside other cooks and staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food according to Pinehurst standards, with safety and sanitation as top priorities, in order to provide the best dining experience for our guests, through food quality, value, and service.
• Ensure food production is completed in a timely manner.
• Master use of knives, broilers, ovens and other kitchen equipment, and be able to demonstrate appropriate use to staff.
• Ensure quality, taste, counts & weights, and appearance of food are consistently in accordance with Pinehurst standards.
• Ensure safe and sanitary procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure work stations and all equipment are cleaned and sanitized prior to the end of shift.
• Control proper usage and rotation of food, labeling as appropriate.
• Maintain proper temperatures during service and transportation of food items, in cooperation with transporters/servers.
• Label all items for transportation.
• Coach line staff regarding appropriate cooking, maintenance, safety, sanitation and other procedures.
• Alert Chef or Chef’s designee to any food quality issues that may have an adverse effect on Pinehurst Resort culinary operations.
• Communicate any and all information pertaining to food preparation/ordering to Chef or Chef’s Designee.
• Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis.
• Ensure necessary prep is completed in a timely fashion for the next shift.
• Effectively coordinate with other departments, as necessary.
• Assure communication with the Front-of-the-House captains/managers.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities of job as deemed appropriate by Chef or Chef’s designee, and/or as changes occur in the work environment or workload.
• Operate within all established guidelines, policies, standards and constraints set forth by the Pinehurst Resort.
• Practice regular attendance as scheduled, in accordance with guidelines set forth.
• Report any variations in attendance by staff to the Chef or Chef’s designate.
• Attend meetings and/or training sessions, as required, or as deemed by the Chef to be appropriate to good job performance.
• Participate in inventory activities as required by the Chef.
• This position supervises culinary staff on the shift, and delegates appropriate tasks.
• This position coaches staff, in cooperation with the Chef, and has input into counseling and performance reviews.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and a minimum of two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee shall be regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell.
• (S)He shall be frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• The usual kitchen hazards, such as sharps, wet/slippery floors, extreme temperatures, confined areas, electrical/equipment hazards, strain/sprain/slip/trip/fall hazards, and others, may be present at any given time.

Skills

• Knife skills
• Broiler use
• Oven use
• Sanitation and safety protocols
• Food preparation and presentation
• Teamwork and supervision

Benefits

Pinehurst offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on business needs.