Line Cook

The Metropolitan Club is a prestigious private social club located in San Francisco, offering exceptional dining, social, and recreational experiences to our distinguished members. With a rich tradition of excellence, we are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about culinary operations and preparing wonderful dishes for our members. The Line Cook is responsible for maintaining menu efficiency & food production for each of the various areas throughout the club kitchen. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, and snacks
• Plating prepared foods based on Executive Chef’s guidance
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
• Ensures recipes & menus are executed in accordance of the Executive Chef
• Ensures that high standards of cleanliness and sanitation are always maintained throughout the kitchen area
• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment, and other areas of the club
• Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently obtained

Benefits:

• Employee meals
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• 401K matching

• Great teamwork skills & attention to detail
• Previous Kitchen experience (2+ years preferred)
• Experience in a wide range of cooking techniques and styles
• Ability to follow direction & meet quality standards
• Flexible availability
• CA State Serv-Safe certification required

Skills

• Passion for food operations
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Adaptability 
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to hygiene and food safety standards
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Creativity in food preparation
• Organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time 
• Ability to reach for items at different heights
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in environment with varying temperatures
• Ability to safely and efficiently utilize sharp tools
• High level of stamina and endurance