Market Cafe Cook

Columbia Country Club

Position Title: Market Cook (Seasonal)

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Market Manager

Columbia Country Club:

Columbia Country Club is a private, member-owned club, conveniently located inside the Beltway in idyllic Chevy Chase, MD. Since 1898, Columbia has been a special place and has earned a tremendous reputation for everything ranging from our championship golf course, first class dining facilities to our unparalleled social fabric. Yet, the essence of Columbia is not defined by the dining rooms or the athletic facilities or even the social activities. Columbia is defined by the friendship, fellowship and genuine camaraderie of the membership and staff that has become known as the Spirit of Columbia.

Position Summary:

The Market Cook position reports to and is under the direction of the Main Kitchen Supervisor with oversight from the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef. S/he in this position will be held responsible for the preparation of all meals by chopping vegetables, making salads, and cooking entrees. This role provides the ideal opportunity to develop many other types of skills essential to kitchen operations. Such skills include proficiently being able to utilize a wide range of kitchen tools and utensils, culinary techniques and food knowledge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for each shift with a positive attitude wearing the appropriate uniform that is given at the beginning of the season.

• Comply with the club's policies and procedures as established in the employee handbook.

• Wash, peel, dice and chop foods according to Executive Chef's requirements.

• Have high quality standards for production and service.

• Must be able to work productively with little supervision.

• Follow The Market's operational procedures regarding pre, during and post shift side work duties to ensure your station is set up for success.

• Maintain active communication between the front of house and back of house operations.

• Be capable of preparing a variety of food and beverage items by following our specifications on portion, presentation, and recipes.

• Exercise knowledge of proper food safety and report any loss of food items by notifying the Kitchen Management Staff.

• Strictly follow all sanitation-related requirements and organization of The Market. The Manager is responsible for overseeing the personnel in all stations and ensuring they are meeting this requirement.

• Utilize our HR system Paycom to perform employee self-guided tasks related to work schedules and pay information.

• Exercise clear and efficient communication with the team to ensure a smooth shift.

• Attends any pre-shift meetings called by supervisors or management.

• Maintain awareness of standards regarding dining surroundings and develop same within staff.

• Completion of management projects as assigned by the Clubhouse Manager and/or the General Manager.

• Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by The Market Manager.

Position Qualifications and Functional Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be 21 years of age and successfully pass a background check.

• Has one year experience with BOH of FOH operations.

• Able to manage a fast pace working environment.

• Able to handle the sun for extended periods of time.

• Must have excellent communication and time management skills.

• Capable of meeting the physical demands and responsibilities of the position including prolonged periods of standing and quick movement around the work area. Should be able to periodically lift/move items or objects up to 20-35 pounds.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Columbia Country Club is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.