Lead Cook (Part-Time or Full-Time) in Sacramento, California at Sutter Club

The Sutter Club was founded in 1889 and is the second-oldest private club in the state of California. The Club moved to its present location at 1220 9th Street in 1930, and continues to thrive as a private social club one block from the State Capitol. We provide a sophisticated, inviting gathering place for Members, their families and guests to enjoy comradery, honored traditions, fine cuisine and unrivaled service.

The Sutter Club is hiring part-time and/or full-time Lead Cooks to support our culinary team in providing inventive farm-to-fork cuisine to Members and guests in our onsite restaurant and for our various events, including luncheons, banquets, and weddings. Ideal candidates for this position would have experience working as a lead line cook in a high-volume fine dining restaurant, hotel, or private club environment.

Reports to: Executive Chef/Chef de Cuisine

Supervises: This position acts as a lead; however, there are no direct supervisory duties involved in this position.

Classification:

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience as lead line cook in high volume hotel, restaurant or private club style venue.
• Exceptional knife skills.
• Ability to work both hot and cold line.
• The ability to teach, mentor, and help lead a team of individuals to success.

Job Summary (Essential Function)

Prepare food in accordance with Club recipes and standards and act as a lead on the culinary team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares all required items for banquets and outlets during AM or PM shift.
• Sets up service units with needed items.
• Acts as a leader in the culinary program, including training new team members and exhibiting high standards for quality and performance.
• Prepares items on hot and/or cold line that are ordered in accordance with established portions and presentation standards.
• Notifies Executive Chef/Chef de Cuisine of expected shortages.
• Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Assists the Executive Chef/Chef de Cuisine in maintaining security and safety in the kitchen.
• Maintains neat professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times.
• Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep cook station.
• Requisitions items needed to produce menu items.
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable.
• Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations.
• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment.
• Attends pre-shift and other staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef/Chef de Cuisine.
• Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Executive Chef/Chef de Cuisine.
• Utilizes menu for product acquisition.

Skills Requirements

• Team player and displays leadership qualities to assist the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in leading the culinary team.
• Self-motivated and completes tasks without supervision.
• Excellent knife skills and the ability to multi-task
• Possesses a professional and positive attitude and treats all colleagues, Members, and guests with respect and kindness.
• Creativity and the knowledge and ability to contribute to the established culinary team.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Must possess Food Handlers certification and Responsible Beverage Service certification, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

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.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in a hot, humid, and noisy environment.
• Able to multi-task and complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner.

Benefits

The Sutter Club's front and back of house staff are represented by UNITE HERE Local 49. Therefore, our employees working at least 60 hours per calendar month qualify for the rich benefits package that is available upon completion of a 90-day probationary period. Some of the benefits that are offered to our employees include:

• Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employer and minimal premiums for spouse and/or dependents
• Pension
• A portion of the Service Charges (gratuities) pool
• Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-provided uniforms
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 40 hours of vacation accrued within the first 12 months of employment
• Paid Sick Leave

The Sutter Club is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental/physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or reproductive health decision-making. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the Fair Chance Act of 2018.