Job Type Full-timeDescriptionLOCATION: Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Weston, CTDEPARTMENT: KitchenJOB TITLE: AM Prep Cook, Summer Full Time, 5 Days a week, 6am-3pm, one night is required. REPORTS TO: Executive ChefCOMPENSATION: Hourly Compensation BENEFITS: Meals and Full time benefitsPOSITION OBJECTIVES:Responsible for preparing food according to Aspetuck Valley country Club recipes and standards, in order to provide Club members' with an exceptional dining experience. SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or satisfy the productivity, performance or qualification standards for the position.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Carefully follow standard recipes while preparing assigned items for food service.
- Prepare and cook all food items as laid out in the menu and in accordance with the specifications on the prep sheet
- Handle line assignments as scheduled (station prep and station service)
- Mise en place
- Check condition of equipment; obtain necessary utensils, tools and supplies
- Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Chef.
- Returns soiled food preparation utensils and small ware items to the proper areas.
- Cleans assigned work station areas.
- Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices according to Local Health and State Laws.
- Any other task as defined by supervisor
The above list of essential job functions describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS- Adhere to all kitchen policies & procedures, including employee handbook and culinary guidelines- Carry out all reasonable requests made by the Executive Chef in a professional and timely fashion. - Work schedule: flexible, up to 60 hours a week, including weekends, nights, early AM shifts and holidays. RequirementsJOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDSThe following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position.Education & Experience Requirements:
- strong knife skills with experience in all food preparations.
- must be able to follow directions, prompt and willing to do what is needed in helping the kitchen operation.
Language and Communication Skills:
- Must be able to communicate & interact professionally with members & employees in the English language.
Physical, sensory and motor demands:
- Able to move fast and multi-task in a fast paced, high stress / pressure environment (Heat and Action)
- Frequent Standing for extended periods of time.
- Frequent Walking to collect or deliver goods in various kitchens and or reception areas (buffet or station set ups).
- Regular Lifting up to 50 Lbs.
- Must possess good physical fitness, visual acuity and sense of smell to work in the kitchen and bake shop safely.