TPC Southwind is a private par-70, 7,244-yard layout located in the gated community of Southwind in Southeast Memphis, Tennessee. TPC Southwind is home of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. TPC Southwind houses a modern-style, 34,000 square-foot clubhouse featuring rich wood furnishings and creates an inviting backdrop for socializing, private events, or corporate entertainment.
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The Cook I performs basic methods of food preparation, portion control, sanitation and routine maintenance of equipment in accordance with standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
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
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 in accordance with accepted sanitation standards and club practices
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 dishers.
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, and food processors
Prepare banquet platters, trays and plated foods according to banquet event orders
Prepare banquet entrees, vegetables, and starches for cooking
Maintain responsibility for food and beverage sales, expenses, and profit goals as outlined in the Food and Beverage Operating Plan/Budget
Understanding and following procedures to maintain a sanitary workspace conforming to all jurisdictional and club imposed regulations and rules regarding food service sanitation
Operate within all established guidelines, policies, standards and constraints as set by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc
Assume responsibility for timing of food production to achieve 10-minute ticket time for lunch and 20-minute ticket time for dinner
Ensure that service procedures are adhered to as outlined in the TPC Brand Standards
Assist with removal of waste by breaking down boxes and emptying trash before receptacle becomes overloaded
Special projects or other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Travel
Work Schedule Expectations
Supervisory Responsibility

Owned, operated, and licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of more than 30 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world-renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations to grassroots non-profit organizations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete.
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