Job Summary:

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing cold food items and completing daily prep tasks, focusing on quality, consistency, and proper presentation while supporting overall kitchen efficiency. This position will embody the Carolina Country Club Mission Statement and Absolutes.

Mission Statement: Through Excellence and gracious hospitality, we work together to enrich lives.

Absolutes:

1. Engage Greet by name, build relationships, fond farewell

2. Maintain a culture of trust and respect

3. Welcoming Smile, positive attitude, enthusiasm

4. Look for and act upon every opportunity to create memorable moments

5. Be accountable for immediately solving problems or find someone who can

6. Continuously improve experiences with effort, innovations and creativity

7. Diligently maintain clean and safe facilities

Job Functions include:

• Sets up work station according to kitchen guidelines.
• Execute the daily preparation and production of food items for ala carte menus, banquets, buffets, parties, etc. as established by Chef or Sous Chef with an emphasis on the quality of hot foods, entrees, soups, etc.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Executive Chef.
• Performs daily routine tasks as outlined either verbally or written via check lists, banquet event orders or as directed by the Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.
• Assist in developing, planning and/or executing daily specials as needed or requested.
• Restock all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Properly stores and labels all food products both in production and items received from deliveries while maintaining clean and organized dry store rooms, refrigerators, walk-in in coolers and common areas as mandated by USDA.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and organized work area, keeping all equipment clean and in good working conditions meeting OSHA standards and regulations.
• Properly transition work station at shift change or properly breaks down and thoroughly cleans work stations at the end of every shift.
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the kitchen.
• Works and maintains a professional, clean and well groomed appearance, following uniform policies.
• Communicate with food and beverage staff to ensure member and guest satisfaction. Ensure that members and guest have a positive and memorable experience.
• Report to work as scheduled, in uniform, and ready to be in position. Must be attentive and adhere to the kitchen staff work schedule and be punctual and follow the Club Attendance policies and procedures when reporting a tardiness or absence.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers. Works with a positive attitude and speaks with others using clear and professional language and promote an environment of teamwork.
• Stays alert and promptly documents & reports accidents & injuries according to Club policies.
• Reports maintenance issues, suspicious activity and unsafe work conditions to management.
• Performs other appropriate duties requested by Executive Chef.
• Completes required computer-based training courses in a timely manner.
• Attends departmental staff meetings as scheduled.