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Job Title: Line Cook

Job Description

The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking a variety of food items, including soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts, in a restaurant setting. They will be expected to ensure the observance of safe and sanitary food handling practices and follow recipes to create delicious dishes that meet the standards of the restaurant.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Adhere to and enforce government health regulations and ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices are observed
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper organization
• Set up the cooking line with the necessary equipment and ingredients for the day's menu
• Read work orders, instructions, and recipes to prepare food items accurately
• Cook, season, and plate food items according to recipes and presentation guidelines
• Test foods to ensure proper cooking, seasoning, and temperature
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Prepare specialty food items and desserts as required
• Wash, peel, cut, and prepare fruits and vegetables
• Process orders from the point of sale system in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in serving prepared food from the steam table and prepare food items for service
• Carve and trim meats for hot or cold service or for sandwiches
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food items and serve to customers or servers
• Assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
• Maintain a clean and organized cooking station, including a breakdown and cleaning at the end of the shift
• Attend training and development sessions as required
• Is responsible for knowing MVCC employee policies and procedures and working by the MVCC core values

• Perform any other duties or requests assigned by the Sous Chefs, Executive Chef, or General Manager.
• Maintain regular attendance on Mesa Verde Country Club property

Required Skills

• Ability to engage with members as well as staff and be especially empathetic to the needs of both constituents; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers.

• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Makes timely decisions.

• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner, Works quickly and efficiently.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

• Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.

Work Context

Requires walking, Requires standing, Requires telephone conversations, Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams, Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise), Requires competition or awareness of competitive pressures, Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people, Includes conflict situations, Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable, Includes exposure to contaminants , Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company, Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the club, Opportunity to make decisions without supervision, Requires exposure to minor burns and cuts, Requires being exact or highly accurate, Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over, Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals, Requires meeting strict deadlines, Requires work with external customers or the public, Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities, Requires work with others in a group or team, Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results, Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others, Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people, Requires the ability to work in extreme temperatures like freezers or outdoors (-10 degrees F to 110 degrees F), Must be able to lift 25lbs on a regular and continuing basis, Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 50lbs occasionally, Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch occasionally, Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, Must have finger dexterity to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, etc.

Required Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
  • Country Club experience preferred.
  • 1+ years of experience in a restaurant kitchen is preferred

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • Culinary certification is preferred
  • Food Handlers Card
  • CPR/AED certification preferred.