Lakeview Cook

Lake View Café Line Cook

JOB DESCRIPTION

Who we are:

Westwood Country Club is a premier family-oriented athletic club located in central Austin that provides a variety of quality services and activities for the recreation and dining needs of members.

Position Summary:

Responsible for all à la carte food preparation, set-up and service. Prepare food items required for all buffet set-ups for dining events and/or special club functions. Prep for any special food items as assigned by the Sous Chef or management. Work in assigned stations as a buffet station attendant (cooks’ omelets, carves meat, serves pasta, or grills hamburgers and/or steaks for banquets).

This is a Full-Time, PM position with excellent benefits and a competitive hourly rate (based on experience)

Compensation: $19.00 to 21.00 per hour based on experience.

Essential Job Functions: *including but not limited to*

• Promptly greet and take orders from club members and guests in the Fitness Center
• Be friendly and helpful; explain and answer menu-related questions.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary environment to ensure compliance with local and state health codes.
• Prepare all food according to recipes and guidelines established by the Executive Chef (memorize all recipes and standard preparation procedures)
• Enforce and abide by all established country club policies pertinent to kitchen operations.
• Initial each work schedule posted and report to work on time and prepared daily.
• Ensure the du jour specials and methods for preparation and presentation are properly completed.
• Make sure your assigned workstation is properly stocked/supplied for daily operation.
• Report any hazardous conditions or broken equipment to superiors immediately.
• Check on the food products daily and alert supervisors when food quality is below standard
• Complete mise en place fifteen minutes before start of service
• Handle leftover food items as instructed by the Sous Chef
• Return soiled food preparation utensils and small wares to the proper areas.
• Consistently use safe and sanitary food handling practices, including those related to personal hygiene
• Perform other appropriate tasks as assigned by Sous Chef or Executive Chef

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

Two years of food and beverage experience in a hotel, country club, or full-service restaurant environment preferred. Requires a City of Austin Certified Food Handlers’ Safety Certificate and TABC Certification.

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off program (non-seasonal, full-time)
• Excellent health care benefits, 100% company paid (non-seasonal, full-time)
• 401K match program (non-seasonal, full-time)
• Access daily to our employee meal program and lounge
• Averaging 40 hours/week with possible overtime
• Flexible schedule

Physical Demands:

This position requires standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, holding/carrying, twisting/turning, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, sitting. Employee will have the ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds on a consistent basis. Must be able to stand and work in a hot, humid and sometime loud environment for long periods of time. Must be able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced kitchen environment, while maintaining accuracy.

E-Verify:

E-Verify compares information from your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. If the information matches, you are eligible to work in the United States. If the information does not match, you will not be allowed to continue employment at Westwood Country Club.