What are the responsibilities and job description for the PM Line Cook position at The Park Country Club of Buffalo?
Position Summary
The Park Country Club of Buffalo is seeking a skilled PM Line Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be passionate, reliable, and able to work flexible shifts.
Job Responsibilities:
- Organize and set up kitchen station to ensure efficient service.
- Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces according to recipes and standards.
- Cook food items using various methods such as grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking techniques.
- FOLLOW standard recipes for assigned banquet services.
- Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and storing it correctly.
- Coordinate and time orders with other kitchen operations to meet deadlines.
- Perform inventory checks and complete food storage logs to ensure accurate tracking.
- Consistently use safe and sanitary food handling practices, including those related to personal hygiene.
- Keep all areas of work, including freezers and refrigerators, clean and organized.
- Set up and stock food items and necessary supplies in a timely manner.
- Operate food production equipment safely and efficiently, including stoves, ovens, mixers, grills, etc.
- Notify the Sous Chef of expected shortages to prevent delays.
- Handle leftover food items as instructed by the Sous Chef.
- Clean assigned work areas to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Requisition items needed to produce menu items and store leftovers neatly.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2-3 years' experience working in a fast-paced teamwork-oriented kitchen environment.
- Culinary degree or certification preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in fine dining restaurants preferred but not required.
- Ability to work flexible shifts throughout the week.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results.
- Passion for food and creativity.
- Strict adherence to safety and sanitation practices.
- Physical ability to stand, reach, climb stairs, walk, lift up to 30 lbs, and perform other physical demands outlined below.
Key Competencies:
- Time management.
- Listening.
- Verbal acuity and basic math aptitude.
- Problem-solving.
- Organization.
- Integrity.
- Honesty.
- Reliability.
- Customer service orientation.
- Attention to detail.
Education:
- Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school), Preferred but not required.
Experience:
- Two to four years related experience.
Physical Demands:
- Lift/Carry: Constantly 10 lbs. or less, Frequently 11-20 lbs.
- Stand: Constantly 10 lbs. or less.
- Walk: Constantly 11-20 lbs.
- Sit: Occasionally 21-50 lbs.
- Handling/Fingering: Constantly 51-100 lbs., Occasionally Over 100 lbs.
- Reach Outward: Frequently Over 100 lbs.
- Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently.
- Climb: Frequently.
- Crawl: Not Applicable.
- Squat/Kneel: Frequently.
- Bend: Frequently.
- PUSH/PULL: 12 lbs. or less, Frequently 13-25 lbs., Frequently 26-40 lbs., Occasionally 41-100 lbs.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
