Position Title: Restaurant Line Cook À La Carte Dining, Harborside Grill Dining
Department: Culinary Operations
Division: Food and Beverage
Reports to: Sous Chef Executive Chef
Supervises: None
Company Summary: With over a century of rich history, the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club stands as a proud symbol of tradition, camaraderie, and a love for life on the water. While honoring our legacy, we also embrace a spirit of innovation driven by a desire to enhance our member experience in every way possible. We seek dedicated individuals who share our passion for hospitality and aspire to make a meaningful impact in our community. Whether you're a professional exploring a long-term career, seeking supplemental income, or a local resident looking for a fun summer job-we invite you to consider charting your course with us.
Position Summary: The position is responsible for daily food service with a high execution of professionalism and hospitality. Cooks will provide premium service for members and their guests, abiding by the service standards of the Club. They will be expected to have a solid understanding of fine dining preparation and service. The culinary staff will also be expected to go above and beyond to deliver memorable events, while bringing a high level of energy and professionalism.
Employment Status: Most new and returning employees are hired under a seasonal employment status. Seasonal employees can typically expect a consistent schedule from approximately April to October each year. At the end of each respective season, employees are encouraged to submit requests to transition to either year-round part-time or full-time status. Approval of these requests will be contingent upon the needs of the Club and the employee's performance track record.
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent experience
- Two or more years of experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including key holidays, evenings, and weekends
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Physical capability to withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and twisting
- Ability to consistently lift over 50 lbs
- Valid driver's license and a clean criminal record
Duties:
- Serve as a positive role model by:
- Embodying Club values and high standards that all members and staff are expected to uphold
- Effectively utilizing the various digital platforms used by the Club
- Maintaining a collaborative and friendly demeanor while working to improve the member experience
- Always representing the Club well
- Provide key assistance to the Club by:
- Exceeding the expectations of members and their guests, while representing the Club to the highest standards
- Inspecting kitchen areas prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available
- Preparing food for service, including copping vegetables, butchering, preparing sauces, meats, seafood, poultry, dairy and other food items
- Knowledge of proper methods using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales and portion bags
- Knowledge of menu, menu enhancements and preparation methods
- Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
- Constant awareness of restaurant flow and how it impacts kitchen flow to ensure food comes out in a timely manner
- Constant awareness of food quality, safety and sanitation standards
- Continually seek to enhanced knowledge and skills related to service
- Maintaining self-awareness of members', management and peers
- Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to:
- Successful alignment with Club values and professional standards
- Exhibiting a collaborative spirit when working with members and staff
- Demonstrating the ability to make appropriate choices, especially in stressful situations
- Maintaining good hygiene and a professional appearance
- All duties as outlined in this position profile