Line Cook

About the role

River Oaks Country Club is looking for a professional and talented Line Cook to join their Culinary Team, producing and providing service to five restaurant concepts along with their Banquets & Catering program. The successful candidate will be training under the Sous Chef Team to learn the various Club kitchen operations in A la Carte dining services.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of Banquet & A la Carte Kitchen Stations (Fry Station, Broiler Station, Sautee Station, Grill Station & Pantry)
• Assures all menu items are prepared and are fresh prior to service
• Serves items in accordance with established portions and presentation standards
• Sets up service units with needed items; Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation
• Requisitions items needed to produce menu items
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations; Ensures work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary
• Assists the Restaurant Chef’s in maintaining security and safety in the kitchen
• Follows Club’s appearance standards of a neat professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules
• Covers, dates and properly stocks all food production/stores leftover products that are re-usable
• Follow Club’s menu recipes & procedures with all food production
• Ensures that all storage areas, walk ins and reach ins are neat and cleaned on a daily basis

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of proven past experience in a similar role at a Country Club, Hotel or Upscale Dining restaurant
• Able to work a flexible full-time schedule, based on Club business, including weekends & holidays
• Able to clearly communicate, read & write in English language
• Willing to train & learn Club’s recipes and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Working knowledge of software, such as FoodTrak (preferred)
• Possess a valid Texas Food Handlers Certificate
• Must have the ability to multi-task efficiently while remaining focused on the goal to execute multiple events, at a time
• Able to move and lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance
• Standing, sitting or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required
• Able to commute to our location with reliable transport
• Maintains good attendance

Personal Characteristics

• Able to accept constructive criticism about dishes
• Enjoys working hard and seizing opportunities as they present themselves
• A clear communicator; Able to establish clear direction within the team
• Team player with attention to detail
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations of our Club Membership; always acts with the customer in mind
• Prioritizes effectively and concentrates on the most critical tasks to meet each timeline
• Able & willing to train in various kitchen stations and services, to grow as a culinarian
• Follows through with instructions consistently and to a high standard
• Be able to solve problems quickly in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions, including: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short and Long Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus*; Employee Meals*; Complimentary Parking*; Employee Scholarship Program*.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $18.50.

Schedule

This is a full-time, hourly position, with a flexible schedule based on Club business, including weekends and holidays.