Line Cook

Job Description

Description:

The Metropolitan Club is a prestigious private social club located in San Francisco, offering exceptional dining, social, and recreational experiences to our distinguished members. With a rich tradition of excellence, we are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about culinary operations and preparing wonderful dishes for our members. The Line Cook is responsible for maintaining menu efficiency & food production for each of the various areas throughout the club kitchen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations

Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, and snacks

Plating prepared foods based on Executive Chef’s guidance

Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time

Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts

Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

Ensures recipes & menus are executed in accordance of the Executive Chef

Ensures that high standards of cleanliness and sanitation are always maintained throughout the kitchen area

Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment, and other areas of the club

Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently obtained

Benefits:

Employee meals

Flexible schedule

Paid sick time

Paid training

401K matchingRequirements:

Great teamwork skills & attention to detail

Previous Kitchen experience (2+ years preferred)

Experience in a wide range of cooking techniques and styles

Ability to follow direction & meet quality standards

Flexible availability

CA State Serv-Safe certification required

Skills

Passion for food operations

Self-motivated

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work collaboratively with others

Adaptability

Problem solving skills

Attention to hygiene and food safety standards

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Creativity in food preparation

Organizational skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to reach for items at different heights

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs

Ability to work in environment with varying temperatures

Ability to safely and efficiently utilize sharp tools

High level of stamina and endurance

Full-time