About the Role
General Purpose: Responsible for preparing food items consistently and adhering to all quality and recipe standards, while maintaining the cleanliness and safety of snack bar area.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Maintains complete, up-to-date knowledge of all snack bar menu items and their ingredients
Memorizes and utilizes serving portion sizes and basic meal prep procedures used in the snack bar
Maintains a proper, neat, clean and safe snack bar line
Ensures that the snack bar, all food prep areas, and all food, beverage and dry storage areas meet restaurant sanitation standards
Sets up and breaks down work station at the start and end of each shift
Completes daily opening and closing duties and cleaning according to established side work
Maintains fully stocked snack bar line throughout shift according to the current meal period
Inspects and cleans food preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
Ensures food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and other equipment
Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
Monitors food quality and presentation
Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
Prepares and cooks all menu items as directed promptly and correctly; turns or stirs foods to ensure even cooking
Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Executive Chef
Ensures proper plate presentation and garnish set-up for all dishes
Prepares dishes for guests with food allergies or other special requests
Operates cash register and accurately charges Member accounts; collects credit card payments from non-Member guests
Maintains clean and tidy snack bar eating area for Members and guests; clears trash, wipes down tables, refills napkins, condiments etc.
Ensures self-service area is well-stocked and tidy throughout the day; refills plastic cutlery, paper napkins, lids, straws, condiments, etc. as needed
Assist with special facility events including, but not limited to: holiday brunches, wine dinners, Board and Committee events, Northrop Grumman NCAA tournament, etc.
Attend trainings and meetings as required/requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
High level of professionalism and attention to detail
Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills
Ability to read and comprehend food tickets, memos, correspondence, and special instructions
Basic math skills to calculate food ingredient measurements and meal portions
Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Problem solving, reasoning, and "thinking out of the box"; ability to apply common sense understanding to better serve our internal and external guests' needs
Ability to handle guest complaints and resolve them to satisfactory results
Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and kitchen and banquet equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, dispensing, and serving of food in large quantities
Basic knowledge of food and ingredients
Ability to remain attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to managers and fellow employees
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow all Club policies, systems, controls and procedures
Ability to maintain personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, days, weekends, and holidays
Interest in developing culinary skills
Experience & Education:
Minimum two years' cooking experience; country club experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic culinary skills and background
Basic knowledge of kitchen operations including food storage and food safety requirements
Serv-Safe Food Handler certified
RBS certification
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, at least eight hours
Ability to walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, bend, stretch, twist, and reach
Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to move about freely in a two-story kitchen facility
Ability to withstand continuous repetitive motions
Primarily works indoors; occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions during special events
May be exposed to loud noise
Works with kitchen equipment containing moving mechanical parts
May come into contact with fumes, open flames, hot and cold surfaces, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, sharp knives and other objects