Pantry Cook

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Prepare cold products according to club’s standard recipes. Maintain the inventory of all dressings and vinaigrettes needed by the á la carte and banquet departments.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Slices and pre-portion cold cooked meat, fish and poultry; garnishes them in an appetizing and tasteful manner.
• Prepares appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, and relishes in an attractive manner.
• Prepares cold sauces, jellies, stuffing, salad dressings and sandwiches using club’s standard recipes.
• Requisitions food supplies necessary to produce the items on the menu.
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations. Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
• Notifies Chef in advance of expected shortages. Maintains security and safety in work area. Ensures that work area and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores reusable leftover products.
• Attends staff meetings. Assists with other duties as instructed by the Sous Chef and the Executive Chef.

Requirements

• Availability Requirements: Week & Weekend Nights Operational Days: Open Tuesday-Sunday (Mostly Closed on Mondays) January-March only open Thursday-Sunday
• Desired Education, Work Experience, & Skills: Working towards or obtaining a High School diploma or GED equivalent. No prior experience required but work experience in a kitchen preferred. Good physical stamina to keep up in a fast-paced environment. Highly motivated with an attention to detail.
• Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations: Knowledge of basic culinary fundamentals. Ability to prepare cold food items required for club’s menus. Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
• Desired Licenses and Certifications: Food safety certification. Of legal age to work.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend stretch, and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.