Job Description

Now Hiring – Line Cooks

Raritan Valley Country Club | Bridgewater, NJ

Pay: $20–$25 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-time

Benefits & Perks

Full-time team members are eligible for a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

About the Position

Raritan Valley Country Club is looking for skilled and motivated Line Cooks to join our culinary team. You’ll work alongside an experienced culinary team preparing quality food for our members and guests in a professional, fast-paced kitchen environment.

This is a great opportunity for a cook who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to continue developing their culinary skills in a premier private club setting.

About Raritan Valley Country Club

Raritan Valley Country Club, established in 1911, is a distinguished private club located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The Club features an impeccably manicured 18-hole championship golf course, a stunning 30,000-square-foot clubhouse, four Har-Tru tennis courts, four pickleball courts, two indoor squash courts, and a resort-style swimming pool with a waterslide. Members also enjoy exceptional dining options, vibrant social events, and year-round programming.

Join the Raritan Valley team and be part of a club with a long-standing tradition of excellence, a strong team culture, and an exciting future.

Job title

Line Cook

Reports to

Executive Chef

Classification

Hourly Full-time, Part-time, Nonexempt

Working Hours

According to shift assignments

Job purpose

Prepares food as directed by the Chef or General Manager of the club. Cooks to order in a timely manner and issues to servers as ordered based on details provided by recipe cards to ensure menu plate consistency, i.e. preparation, portioning and garnishing of foods. Provide excellence in product and maintains cost controls.

Duties and responsibilities

• Comply with written standardized food recipes and beverages to ensure the production of consistent quality and portion control, i.e. sizes of portions, methods of preparation, cooking, garnishing of foods, and sees that the food is prepared as ordered.
• Receives and checks food and supplies into the kitchen and storerooms i.e. inspect condition of contents, checks against invoices & orders, and freshness of product. Stores new and reuse products in proper temperatures and proper wrappings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas as instructed by the Chef or General Manager.
• Complete opening and closing checklists as outlined by the Chef or General Manager.
• Protect the assets of the Club.
• Operate within the guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.
• Maintain Food Handlers or Managers Certificate.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage

Working conditions

Work is primarily indoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 40 lbs., up to 30 lbs. frequently. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf’s Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding.

Direct reports

None