Culinary & Pastry Apprenticeship

Culinary & Pastry Apprenticeship

Join our culinary brigade at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled luxury on Skidaway Island. Located near historic Savannah, our private club offers more than just breathtaking views and world-class amenities it's a culinary haven waiting to be explored.

Become a part of our dynamic team at one of our ten unique dining venues, where creativity knows no bounds and every dish is crafted with passion and precision. Whether you're dreaming of grilling up the finest cuts at Palmer's Steakhouse at Marshwood or infusing coastal flavors into every plate at Deer Creek A Coastal Grill, there's a place for you here to showcase your talents, to thrive and grow your skills.

At The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, we value professionalism, integrity, and teamwork above all else. Join our dedicated team of service professionals, where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, we're committed to ensuring your success and satisfaction every step of the way.

Embark on your culinary career with us at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club where every dish tells a story, and every day brings new opportunities to shine on the Island of Much More!

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receives and understands food orders from the dining room and/or the manager on duty.
• Assists the other assigned personnel in the preparation of the requested food and to coordinate the orders for pick-up by the service staff.
• Prepares orders according to standard recipes in a proper, professional, and timely manner.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the workstations, kitchen area, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
• Assures the production of the best quality possible in a proper sanitary and professional manner.
• Maintains the inventory of the workstations.
• Controls waste by monitoring proper rotation, storage and over production.
• Completes food safety program within 30 days of hire.
• Inform the Club Chef or Sous Chef on duty of any problems they may encounter during the shift.
• Assists in providing breaks for other associates working the line, as necessary when advised.
• Complies with departmental uniform and grooming standards.
• Works effectively as a team with all departmental employees.
• Works variety of shifts, as needed to include nights, weekends and or holidays.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a High School graduate or equivalent with an eligible starting age no less than 16 years.
• Be an ACF student member for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• A minimum of one (1) years' experience in food production is ideal.
• Must have basic knowledge of food production, as well as be familiar with standard food recipes.
• Previous experience in recommending, serving and knowledge of food recipes is highly recommended and preferred.
• Understand demands of apprenticeship program, including work process and related instruction requirements.
• Fulfill obligation to The Landings Golf & Athletic Club and supervising chef.
• Ability to attend all related instruction courses to include preparation for ACF exam.
• Ability to maintain regular communication with the program coordinator.
• Keep accurate hour entries to show progression.
• Maintain and complete the skills gallery.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Must have the ability to manage a diverse workload, prioritize and delegate in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks and to deploy resources effectively.
• Must have the willingness to provide exceptional service to members and desire to provide leadership to position the department to achieve the mission.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting, carrying, or moving from 1 pound up to 50 pounds for 50% of shift.
• Pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and upward reaching for 85% of shift.

Skills:

• Preferred: Intermediate communication skills.
• Preferred: Intermediate adaptability.

Behaviors:

• Preferred: Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause.
• Preferred: Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Preferred: Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Preferred: Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Preferred: Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Motivations:

• Preferred: Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business.
• Preferred: Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Preferred: Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.
• Preferred: Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Education:

• Required: High School or better.

Experience:

• Required: Be an ACF student member for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Preferred: Previous experience in recommending, serving and knowledge of food recipes is highly recommended and preferred.
• Preferred: A minimum of one (1) years' experience in food production is ideal.