Cook II- Full Time

TPC River Highlands is a private golf course located in Cromwell, CT, just outside of Hartford. TPC River Highlands’ championship golf course hosts the PGA TOUR’s Travelers Championship, the largest professional sports event in Connecticut. Along with the world renowned golf course, TPC River Highlands opened a brand-new state of the art 40,000 square foot clubhouse in 2019, featuring three event spaces, covered patios, two full kitchens, and an outdoor event lawn, capable of hosting events from 12-person private dining to 500-person events.

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More than just a job—TPC River Highlands offers an opportunity to grow your culinary future. We're looking for a motivated team player who communicates well, is eager to learn, and wants to be part of something bigger. The Cook II is responsible for executing proper food preparation techniques, maintaining portion control and sanitation standards, and caring for kitchen equipment in line with established procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation, kitchen maintenance operations and safe food handling procedures as would normally be acquired through at least one year of similar experience or culinary trades training

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Maintain high standards of quality of food production to ensure member/guest satisfaction
• Ensure high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen, storage, and dumpster areas at all times
• Prepare food orders per customer request
• Prepare menu items according to current plating specifications
• Maintain prep for assigned station using the daily line inventory
• Keep all cooking equipment clean during the assigned shift, making sure that all cooking equipment is cleaned prior to the change of shift
• Maintain organization of storage areas by storing provisions in appropriate locations on receipt
• Perform cooking procedures as required to fulfill tasks assigned by Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Lead Cook which may include:
• Breading, freezing, thawing, proofing, baking
• Preparing meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables for roasting and grilling
• Prepare stocks and basic soups according to standard recipes
• Portion control meats, seafood, dairy products, vegetables, and fruits using devices including scales and dishes
• Perform basic preparation techniques including, slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping using knives and mechanical devices such as electric slicers, and food processors
• Setup, operate, breakdown and clean slicers, mixers, food processors, ovens, ranges, broilers, fryers, line refrigeration, hot wells, toasters, braisers, and kettles
• Select proper equipment and perform basic cooking functions of baking, roasting, braising, sauté, broiling, poaching, searing, grilling, broiling, basting, frying, pan fry, and stewing
• Prepare banquet platters, trays and plated foods according to banquet event orders
• Prepare banquet entrees, vegetables, and starches for cooking
• Assist Executive Chef, Sous Chef, lead cooks in supervising activities delegated to Cook I and ware washers
• Understanding and following procedures to maintain a sanitary workspace conforming to all jurisdictional and club imposed regulations and rules regarding food service sanitation
• Maintain responsibility for food and beverage sales, expenses, and profit goals as outlined in the Food and Beverage Operating Plan/Budget
• Operate within all established guidelines, policies, standards and constraints as set by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc
• Ensure that service procedures are adhered to as outlined in the TPC Brand Standards
• Assume responsibility for timing of food production to achieve 10-minute ticket time for lunch and 20 minute ticket time for dinner