The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food products including seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks, and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to the club’s standardized recipes and daily prep list.
JOB DUTIES :
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Club standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the Club.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform.
- Be knowledgeable of and comply, at all times, with the Club’s policies, standards, and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
- Take inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that require preparation.
- Prepare items according to standard recipes.
- Coordinate and time orders with other kitchen operations.
- Requisition items needed to produce menu items.
- Notify the Sous Chef or Executive Chef of expected shortages.
- Ensure assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
- Set up, maintain, and break down the prep cook station.
- Cover, date, and neatly store all leftover products that are reusable.
- Make recommendations for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment.
- Close the kitchen properly using the closing checklist.
- Attend kitchen staff meetings and offer suggestions for improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED :
- High school diploma or GED.
- A minimum of two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- Food safety certification is required.
- Knowledge of food handling and preparation principles and procedures for all foods produced and served in the club. Must be familiar with and have worked with all kitchen equipment.
- Excellent time management skills, listening skills, oral / written communication skills, and positive interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to prepare menu items as needed for member or guest service.
- Ability to follow all state and local health and food safety regulations.
- Excellent time management skills and listening skills.
- Strong oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures for operating and cleaning equipment and machinery.
- Demonstrated results-oriented and capable of working with minimal direction and independently.
- Excellent team player with the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS :
- Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist or reach.
- Requires the ability to perform a variety of manual labor tasks that will require some strenuous physical efforts, such as carrying, pushing, pulling, or lifting to 50 pounds.
- Continuous repetitive motions.
- Requires excellent hand-eye coordination and a sense of taste and smell.
- Possess basic computational ability and mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations and maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
- Must be effective in listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by members and their guests.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :
Work is performed in hot, humid, and noisy environments. Varied weather conditions are expected with exposure to heat / humidity, or cool / cold weather.
May work near toxic / caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles. Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
About HEATHROW COUNTRY CLUB :
At Heathrow Country Club, there is a warm, gracious welcome waiting for you. A lush, green fairway with your name on it. A fine-dining restaurant holding your table ready.
Also featuring The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes a Tom Fazio design, added to the fold in 2013, our product is unique to Central Florida, offering 36 Championship golf holes, dining, and a full aquatic, tennis and fitness facility!Established over 35 years ago, Heathrow is one of Central Florida’s most prestigious private country clubs.
Here, you’ll find towering oak-lined roads, endless sunshine, soft, warm breezes and extraordinary personal service. As one of only a few country clubs that boasts golf, tennis, aquatic, and fitness facilities, Heathrow is the ideal place for bettering your lifestyle.
Exclusive accommodations are a trademark of Heathrow County Club and The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes. Members quickly discover for themselves a rewarding atmosphere designed for play, relaxation, and renewal.
Featuring 36 holes of championship golf, premier tennis, a sparkling 6 lane competitive-style swimming pool, unmatched athletic center, award-winning dining and a Grand Ballroom, there’s everything you could ever want, and then some.
Heathrow and Legacy aren't merely a country club, but an extraordinary refuge dedicated to the art of living. It's a lifestyle.