Piqua Country Club, a private golf and country club in Piqua, OH, is hiring Pantry / Prep Cooks to join our team!

Pay: $13 - $15 an hour dependent upon experience and skill set

Experience preferred but willing to train the right person

Fast-paced and fun team environment!

Our Culture and Values provides Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Job purpose

Prepares food as directed by the Chef or General Manager of the club. Cooks to order in a timely manner and issues to servers as ordered based on details provided by recipe cards to ensure menu plate consistency, i.e. preparation, portioning and garnishing of foods. Provide excellence in product and maintains cost controls.

Duties and responsibilities

• In the absence of the Chef or in harmony hire, train, direct, and supervise kitchen employees.
• Maintain a F&B Manual which reflects service standards, food quality production, portion, and cost control while conforming to State Health Department Codes.
• Comply with written standardized food recipes and beverages to ensure the production of consistent quality and portion control, i.e. sizes of portions, methods of preparation, cooking, garnishing of foods, and sees that the food is prepared as ordered.
• Receives and checks food and supplies into the kitchen and storerooms i.e. inspect condition of contents, checks against invoices & orders, and freshness of product. Stores new and reuse products in proper temperatures and proper wrappings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas as instructed by the Chef or General Manager.
• Complete opening and closing checklists as outlined by the Chef or General Manager.
• In an effort to support the Chef, monitor and adjust schedules to ensure efficient use of employees.
• Assist in the adherence of the F&B Operational Budget.
• In absence of the Chef, attend and participate in the weekly department and other periodic employee meetings.
• Manage and monitor daily accurate activity and financial requirements, ordering of products, stock levels, and monthly inventory as instructed by the Executive Chef
• Conduct daily walk through to ensure the facility is safe and presentable and that courtesy and efficiency are being exercised throughout.
• Protect the assets of the Club.
• Operate within the guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.
• Maintain Food Handlers or Managers Certificate.
• In absence of the Chef, assumes complete control of the kitchen.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook preferred but not required
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage