Line Cook

Columbia Club Inc.

Line Cook

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Line Cook

    Second Shift Tuesday - Saturday

    Columbia Club, a private city club established in 1889, on Monument Circle, offers an opportunity for those seeking to join our dedicated team. With 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, In-suite guest rooms, and multiple dining rooms, Columbia Club provides a unique and distinguished experience. Complemented by member services and a Health & Wellness Center, the Club embodies excellence in every aspect of city club life.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Prepare food in accordance with club recipes and standards.
    • Prepares all required items.
    • Sets up service units with needed items.
    • Prepares items that are ordered in accordance with established portions and presentation standards.
    • Notifies Executive Chef of expected shortages.
    • Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
    • Assists the Executive Chef in maintaining security and safety in the kitchen.
    • Maintains neat professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times.
    • Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep cook station.
    • Work with Executive Chef to requisition items needed to produce menu items.
    • Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
    • Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable.
    • Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
    • Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations.
    • Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment.
    • Clean station at the end of shift.

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum of 2 years of related experience
    • Ability to print and speak simple phrases and sentences
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

    Certifications and Licenses:

    • ServSafe preferred

    Experience:

    • Previous fine dining experience

    Competencies:

    • Sanitation & Safety
    • Display knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods
    • Describe fire extinguisher and fie safety procedures
    • Exhibit understanding of accidents and injuries (major cause, prevention)
    • Know temperature danger zone
    • Use and safely maintain hand tools
    • Maintain safe kitchen and surroundings
    • Knife Skills
    • Identify and distinguish knife types
    • Demonstrate knife sharpening skills and proper knife care
    • Demonstrate basic knife cuts
    • Large and Small Equipment
    • Use measuring devices
    • Identify kitchen equipment
    • Use and sanitize equipment
    • Recipes
    • Display understanding of cooking terminology
    • Read, follow and convert recipes
    • Establish mise en place
    • Read and understand printed orders
    • Identify cuts of meat, poultry and fish
    • Determine proper degrees of doneness
    • Demonstrate knowledge of a roux and thickening agents
    • Identify and prepare breakfast food and dairy dishes
    • Identify and prepare eggs and egg dishes
    • VIII. Work Environment
    • Fast paced
    • Can be stressful
    • Can be hot and humid

    Job Requirements:

    • Overtime may be required on an as-needed basis
    • Candidates must have the flexibility to work weekends and holidays as necessary