Pantry Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary (Essential Functions) 

Prepare cold products according to club’s standard recipes. Responsible for maintaining the inventory of all dressings and vinaigrettes needed by the á la carte and banquet departments. 

Job Tasks/ Duties  

• Slices and pre-portions cold cooked meat, fish and poultry; garnishes them in an appetizing and tasteful manner. 

• Prepares appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, and relishes in an attractive manner. 

• Prepares cold sauces, jellies, stuffing, salad dressings and sandwiches using club’s standard recipes. 

• Requisitions food supplies necessary to produce the items on the menu. 

• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations. 

• Maintains the highest sanitary standards. 

• Notifies Chef in advance of expected shortages. 

• Maintains security and safety in work area. 

• Ensures that work area and equipment are clean and sanitary. 

• Covers, dates and neatly stores reusable leftover products. 

• Attends staff meetings. 

• Assists with other duties as instructed by the Sous Chef and the Executive Chef. 

Availability Requirements: Week & Weekend Nights 

Operational Days: Open Tuesday-Sunday (Mostly Closed on Mondays) 

January-March only open Thursday-Sunday

Desired Education, Work Experience, & Skills

• Working towards or obtains a High School diploma or GED equivalent. 

• No prior experience required but work experience in a kitchen preferred. 

• Good physical stamina to keep up in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly motivated with an attention to detail.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations 

• Knowledge of basic culinary fundamentals. 

• Ability to prepare cold food items required for club’s menus. 

• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations. 

Desired Licenses and Certifications

• Food safety certification. 

• Of legal age to work.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend stretch, and twist or reach. 

• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds. 

• Continuous repetitive motions. 

• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.