Line Prep Cook

Related Titles: Prep Cook; Cook; Line Cook 

Reports to: Executive Chef 

Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position. 

Education and/or Experience 

• High School diploma or GED. 

• A minimum of two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking. 

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations 

• Prepares menu items as needed for member or guest service. 

• Follows all state and local health and food safety regulations. 

• Follows all safety procedures for operating and cleaning machinery. 

• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations. 

Job Summary (Essential Functions) 

Cooks and prepares a variety of food products, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks according to the club's standard recipes using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the daily prep list. 

Job Tasks/Duties 

• Take inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that require preparation. 

• Prepares items according to standard recipes. 

• Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations. 

• Requisitions items needed to produce menu items. 

• Notifies Sous Chef of expected shortages. 

• Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary. 

• Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep cook station. 

• Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable. 

• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment. 

• Closes the kitchen properly using the closing checklist. 

• Attends kitchen staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvements. 

• Assists with other duties as assigned by Sous Chef. 

Requirements

 Licenses and Special Requirements 

• Texas Food Handler Certification 

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.