Lead Cook

ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF

American Golf is a distinguished leader and pioneer in the golf industry, renowned for its innovative and unparalleled approach to golf course management. With over 50 years of experience as an owner, lessee, and manager of golf courses and country clubs, American Golf has established itself as an authority in maximizing the potential of any golf opportunity.

Throughout its rich history, American Golf has been involved with more than 325 golf courses, serving diverse private entities and public agencies with its expertise. Presently, American Golf oversees the management of over 70 premier facilities across the United States, providing exceptional service and experiences to avid golfers and enthusiasts alike.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, continually striving to exceed expectations and set new standards in the golf industry. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of course upkeep, ensuring that each visitor to our facilities has an unparalleled experience.

Job Purpose

 The Lead Cook is a supervisory position that oversees food handling and preparation throughout the kitchen. Responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating staff and coordinating break schedules. Knowledge of various cooking techniques and having a passion for food is needed to be successful in this role. Ultimately, an exceptional Lead Line Cook will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality standards of food and beverage service by preparing and presenting menu items according to company standards and direction of the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef
• Maintain work areas, kitchen equipment and food handling procedures to ensure compliance with all safety and health codes Understands and complies with County/State/Federal health codes to ensure health and safety of the guests
• Monitor food rotation and inventory levels to maintain wholesome and nutritious products Labels food in compliance with storage guidelines
• Assist in coordinating kitchen staff schedules
• Stock workstations with supplies and tools
• Delegate cleaning and preparation tasks
• Train and evaluate BOH staff members
• Other duties may be assigned by management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to operate the following equipment is required:  convection and conventional oven, fryer, broiler, salamander, slice, mixer, food processor, dish washer and all small wares and utensils
• Read food orders in English

Education 

• High school diploma required; 2-Year College Degree preferred

Skills/Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Multitask
• Commitment to quality
• Basic Math
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to detail
• Efficiency

Working Conditions

• Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work are required
• Able to sit and stand for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.

$26-$28 hr