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The Birchwood Club

Salad Prep Cook

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A Fast Food or Counter Worker assists with preparing and serving food. Works as part of food service team in a hospital or other institution. or takes orders and serves food at a fast food restaurant.

$25,888 / year median in Illinois

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

About the
Club:
At The Birchwood Club, you have an opportunity to be a Salad Prep Cook at one of North Shore's Premier Clubs. We pride our Club in giving exceptional service without skipping a beat. With a curated menu of Pub fare and Fine Dining, our members can seek a romantic dinner, a casual gathering with friends, or a quick cocktail at 1 of our 2 bars. Club Events and Private Events are popular all year round. The pool offers memories to be made and summer fun for the whole family providing poolside dining experience. The Club has 26 racquet courts between Tennis, Pickleball and Paddleball which offers a challenge and camaraderie amongst the fellow members.
Salad Prep Cook Position Overview:
Please note
  • all candidates will go through 2-stage interview process.
We are looking for Salad Prep Cook who are punctual , reliable , and strong team player. We value individual who don't make excuses , don't call off work , and are always willing to learn and improve. At The Birchwood Club we appreciate employees who are Memory Makers, creating each experience like it was their first time at the Club. We pride ourselves in the service we give time and time again. We encourage collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect, ensuring an enjoyable working experience and team members feelings valued and appreciated. We strive to create lasting memories and relationships between our Members and staff.
Title:
Salad Prep Cook Reports to:
Sous Chef Supervises:
No supervisory duties are included in this position.
Classification:
Education and/or Experience
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have at least 3 years of culinary work experience in dining restaurants.
  • Must be able to read order tickets in English and communicate with service staff. Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
  • Possesses technical skills needed to fulfill required job duties. Must have sound knowledge of menu and abbreviation. Must possess skills to determine taste, doneness, presentation, timing and product utilization.
  • Must have the knowledge of basic culinary fundamentals.
  • Prioritizes work to ensure immediate needs are met. Tries to accommodate reasonable special requests by members and their guests.
  • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations. Job Summary (Essential Functions) Prepares salads, hot and cold food in accordance with club standard recipes. Making the dishes for the line. Job Tasks/Duties
  • Prepares all salad items before each shift; washes and cuts lettuce, vegetables, fruits, meats, etc., and maintains product levels during service hours.
  • Prepares salads, hot and cold items for special functions.
  • Prepares salad dressings and bake desserts.
  • Makes sandwiches according to club's standard recipes.
  • Cleans equipment and ensures that pantry area refrigerator and walk-in are clean and neat.
  • Sets-up, maintains and breaks-down salad prep station.
  • Identifies products needed and requisitions them.
  • Notifies Sous Chef or Executive Chef in advance of product shortages.
  • Covers, dates and neatly stores re-usable leftover products.
  • Ensures that food products are used before they spoil.
  • Attends kitchen staff meetings.
  • Prepares and serves items in accordance with established portion and presentation standards.
  • Makes recommendations for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the salad areas and equipment.
  • Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by Sous Chef. Licenses and Special Requirements
  • Food safety certification (ServSafe) 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 in cooler.
  • Push, pull or lift 50 pounds.
  • Continuous repetitive motions. What's in it for you?
  • Rate
  • Hourly rate is commensurate based on experience.
  • People
  • You'll be a part of a hardworking team, that has the shared goal of Member satisfaction.
  • Paid lunch/dinner Interested candidates should send their resumes in confidence to Executive Chef Jesus Ramos at chef@birchwoodclub.
com. His direct phone is 8474144797.
Pay:
From $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0
  • 40.
0 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off Paid training
Shift:
Day shift Morning shift
Work Location:
In person