Company Overview
Valley Lo is a private country club nestled in a scenic location, dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences and top-tier service to its members. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming environment where hospitality and teamwork thrive.
Overview
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Lead Cook to support culinary operations within our vibrant food service team. This role offers an exciting opportunity in food preparation, menu assistance, and kitchen leadership development, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and presentation. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for culinary arts, strong culinary skills, a desire to grow into leadership, and extensive experience in mid to high-volume food production.
Responsibilities
- Help to lead prep and production to ensure efficient preparation and presentation aligned with menu standards
- Assist in proper storage and inventory management through product rotation and creative utilization
- Be a leader in all aspects of food safety, sanitation, and sanitizing procedures in compliance with health regulations
- Understand and assist in food production processes including cooking techniques such as poaching, braising, grilling, sautéing, and other methods to deliver high-quality dishes
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and effectively to support daily operations
- Ensure recipe adherence and consistent quality across all meals served
- Coordinate with chef to assist in upkeep of documents and SOP's for prep and production
Requirements
- Proven experience in similar food service positions within the food industry
- Strong background in food preparation and varying culinary techniques
- Extensive kitchen experience with proficiency operating commercial kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures
- Demonstrated ability to execute in high-volume production environments with efficiency and precision
- Excellent knife skills and familiarity with various cooking methods such as food industry standards for catering or fine dining settings
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in recipe adherence and meal preparation standards
Join us in building an environment where your culinary expertise will elevate our dining offerings while working with a growing team. We offer a dynamic environment where your skills make a real impact on our members’ experience. This role is for someone who desires to grow into the roll of a Chef through mentorship and hard work.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Glenview, IL 60025 (Required)
Work Location: In person
