Cook -- Restaurant, Banquets & Golf Events

About the Position Harvest Hospitality Group at Hopewell Valley Golf Course is looking for a dependable and motivated Cook to join our food and beverage team. Our kitchen serves a wide variety of guests throughout the golf season, including daily golfers, families, local customers, golf leagues, tournaments, corporate outings, weddings, parties, and other special events. This position offers the opportunity to work in both our restaurant and banquet operations, providing variety and the chance to develop a broad range of culinary skills. We're looking for someone who takes pride in preparing good food, works well with others, and can maintain quality and efficiency whether we're serving a small restaurant crowd or producing food for a large golf outing or banquet. What You'll Do Restaurant Cooking Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standardsWork various kitchen stations as needed, including grill, sauté, fry, pantry, and prepComplete daily food preparation and ensure stations are properly stockedPrepare orders accurately and efficiently during busy serviceMaintain consistent portion sizes, quality, and presentationCommunicate effectively with the kitchen and front-of-house teamsHelp maintain an organized and efficient kitchen throughout serviceBanquets & Golf Events Our golf course hosts a variety of events throughout the year. You'll help prepare and execute food for: Golf tournaments and outingsGolf leaguesCorporate eventsWeddingsPrivate partiesFundraisersHoliday eventsBuffetsPlated mealsReceptions and other special eventsResponsibilities may include: Preparing large quantities of food for eventsFollowing banquet menus and production instructionsPreparing appetizers, entrées, sides, sauces, and other menu itemsAssisting with buffet and banquet platingWorking efficiently during high-volume productionHelping prepare food according to event timelinesMaintaining consistent quality throughout large-volume serviceAssisting the culinary team before, during, and after eventsPrep & Kitchen Operations Complete daily prep based on restaurant and event needsFollow recipes, preparation procedures, and portion guidelinesProperly store, label, date, and rotate foodMonitor inventory at your station and communicate needs to the Chef or Kitchen ManagerHelp receive and put away food and supplies when neededMinimize waste through proper preparation and portion controlMaintain clean, organized, and fully stocked workstationsProperly operate and care for kitchen equipmentAssist with opening and closing dutiesFood Safety & Cleanliness We take food safety and cleanliness seriously. You will be expected to: Follow all food safety and sanitation proceduresMaintain proper food temperaturesPrevent cross-contaminationProperly label, date, store, and rotate foodMaintain clean and sanitary work areasFollow applicable health department requirementsClean equipment and kitchen areas throughout the shiftMaintain a professional and organized kitchenWhat We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: Reliable and punctualHardworking and motivatedComfortable working in a fast-paced environmentAble to follow recipes and instructionsAble to work efficiently while maintaining qualityOrganized and detail-orientedA positive team playerComfortable taking direction and learning new skillsAble to communicate effectively with coworkersWilling to step in and help wherever neededProud of the food they prepare and the work they doExperience Previous professional cooking experience is preferred, particularly in: RestaurantsCateringBanquetsHotelsGolf coursesHigh-volume kitchensFood service operationsHowever, golf-course experience is not required. If you have restaurant or catering experience and are looking for an opportunity to expand your skills into banquet and event cooking, we'd like to hear from you. We are also willing to consider less-experienced candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn. The Right Attitude Matters We're looking for someone who understands that a successful kitchen is a team effort. You should be someone who: Shows up and can be counted on. Our events and restaurant service depend on having a reliable team. Works clean. You understand that cleanliness and organization are part of being a professional cook. Moves with purpose. Busy golf outings and banquet events can require producing a large volume of food in a short period of time. Pays attention to details. Consistency matters whether we're serving one guest or 200. Works well with others. Everyone has a role to play when we're preparing for a large event. Takes pride in the food. You care about putting out a quality product for our guests. A Great Place to Build Your Skills Working in a public golf-course kitchen provides a unique combination of restaurant, catering, banquet, and high-volume food service experience. You may spend part of your day preparing food for restaurant customers and another part preparing for a golf tournament, wedding, corporate outing, or large banquet. That variety makes this a great opportunity for someone who wants to build their culinary experience and learn how different types of food service operations work. Schedule Because our business is driven by golf, restaurant traffic, and events, flexibility is important. The position may require: Weekend availabilityEvening availabilityHoliday availabilityEarly starts for golf tournaments or eventsAdditional hours during peak seasonFlexibility based on the golf and event calendarWe will make every effort to provide schedules in advance and communicate event needs clearly. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief introduction telling us about your cooking experience and why you're interested in joining our team. If you enjoy cooking, like working with people, and want to be part of a team that serves everything from everyday golfers to large-scale events, we'd love to hear from you. Company DescriptionHarvest Hospitality Group was formed in 2011 and consists of the following "brands" including: Harvest Specialty Catering (established 1991), Chez Alice Catering Company (established 1991), Beary Smart Lunches (established 2023), and Midnight Moon Cakery (established 2014). In addition, there's two food trailers, Harvest BBQ (established 2014) and O'Lobster (established 2019). Originally established as retail locations, we have transitioned over the years to primarily off-premise catering work along with contract services in a wide range of industries from schools to event locations, including the re-imagined Hopewell Valley Golf Club.