Restaurant Line Cooks

Job Opportunity At Park Ridge Country Club
Park Ridge Country Club is seeking to add to its culinary team. Park Ridge CC is a private, family-oriented club in the residential area of Park Ridge. We focus on scratch cooking and artisanal practices while creating memorable experiences for our members and guests. The Club operates Tuesday through Sunday with à la carte and banquet services. Service hours vary per season.
The Role
Work on the a la carte kitchen line for lunch or dinner service (depending on position hired for) and execute dishes at the highest level possible; Cook and prepare food items to the specifications and standards of the club Ensures all standards for safety and sanitation are followed Communicates with chefs and team members on production needs, repair issues, and concerns Monitor and rotate product for freshness and quality Assist in preparation of banquet events as needed Perform all other duties assigned by employer The successful candidate will be a team focused individual who enjoys learning and creating memorable experiences for everyone who walks in the door.
Core Competencies
Able to read and understand recipes and procedures Ability to cook food correctly in a timely fashion while focusing on quality and presentation Able to stand for long periods of time Communicate clearly with team members Thrives in teamwork environment
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience as a cook Previous experience working a station on a restaurant line Knowledge and experience of various cooking techniques (grilling, braising, cold preparation) Food Handler Certification is required
Benefits
Employee meals Paid Vacation and Personal Time Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401k with Matching Family Friendly Team Environment! Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour The membership and staff take great pride in the Club and relish sharing its facilities. A frequent reaction of first-time guests is summed up by one comment, "I can't believe how friendly this place is." It's a place where men and women meet in the friendly competition of a round of golf played over lush fairways and immaculate greens; where fathers, mothers, and children work on their tennis skills; where families spend many a hot summer day cooling off at the swimming pool; and where families, friends, and business acquaintances come to enjoy a cool beverage in the Heritage Lounge, a delicious lunch served al fresco on the clubhouse porch, Chefs dinner in the Grill Room, or a wedding reception in the Main Dining Room. In short, it's a place where old friends meet and new friends are made.

• Park Ridge Country Club was established in 1906
• The 40,000sq ft., Georgian Style, Brick Clubhouse was built in 1925
• There are approximately 200 Employees in the summer season and 150 in the winter season
• The Club's golf current golf course was designed by William B. Langford in 1915 and in 2001 architect David Esler brought the course back to Langford's original design philosophy.
• In addition to its beautiful golf course, the Club has four clay tennis courts, four paddle courts and a swimming pool.
• 89% of the Membership lives within three miles of the Club "a true Neighborhood Gem".
• PRCC housed the town's first telephone line (Park Ridge 1)