About this role
SUMMARY:
Perform all methods of cookery, portion control, garnishing of dishes and follow recipes in accordance with standards set forth by Pinehurst. Follow direction of Resort Executive Chef, Managing Chef and/or Sous Chefs in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste and production.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and a minimum of 1 year related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure production of food in a timely manner.
- Prepare food so that quality, taste and appearance of food is in accordance with Pinehurst standards.
- Control proper usage and rotation of food.
- Ensure food quality and appearance on buffet, and plated food, is in accordance with Pinehurst standards.
- Alert Chef or direct supervisor to any food quality issues that could have an adverse effect on Pinehurst culinary operations.
- Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis.
- Maintain a neat, clean and sanitary workstation.
- Ensure work station and all equipment is clean and sanitized prior to the change of shift.
- Ensure outlined prep is completed in a timely manner for the next shift.
- Carry out duties and responsibilities of job as deemed necessary by Resort Executive Chef, Managing Chef or Sous Chef on duty, & as changes occur in work environment and/or workload.
- Make sound judgment calls and decisions based upon principles set forth by the Pinehurst culinary management team.
- Operate within established guidelines, policies, standards and constraints set forth by Pinehurst.
- Attend departmental Safety Meetings on a regular basis.
- Assist other departments as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Required to work in hot and cold places and occasionally in outdoor settings.
Pinehurst, LLC reserves the right to transfer any Employee from his/her current job assignment or location to another job assignment or location as needed, either on a temporary or regular basis.
Other facts
About Pinehurst Careers
Our Purpose:
As the Cradle of American Golf, we honor timeless traditions and inspire legendary stories, one smile, one round, one moment at a time.
Pinehurst Resort, located in Village of Pinehurst, NC, is a world class and historic golf destination that also provides premier meeting and event amenities. Best known as The Cradle of American Golf, Pinehurst has hosted more single golf championships than any site in the United States and named as the U.S. Open's First Anchor Site. Pinehurst has served as the host of the U.S. Open in 1999, 2005, 2014 and 2024, with four more major championships scheduled through 2047. The U.S. Women's Open, played here in 2014, returns in 2029.
Opened in 1895 to offer guests a place to gather and enjoy the pine-scented outdoors, today Pinehurst blends the modern luxury of the 2,200-acre property with grand hotels, meeting space to accommodate up to 1,000, championship golf, and an exceptional spa. Easily accessed via Raleigh-Durham Airport (70 miles north), Pinehurst is located in the beautiful Sandhills of North Carolina.
Quick facts:
- 480 upscale guest rooms
- 80,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
- 20 outdoor unique venues to hold gatherings, from the Pavilion at Lake Pinehurst to Glow Golf at night on The Cradle
- 10 golf courses, including famed No. 2, as well as acclaimed designs of No. 4, No. 8, No. 10, and The Cradle short course
- Award-winning Golf Academy
- Mobil Four-Star Spa
- Premier Tennis facility
- Wide variety across 10 restaurants, including fine dining, casual fare, Pinehurst Brewing Co. and more
- Shopping in historic New England-style Village
- Business amenities to suit today’s traveler, including in-house A/V team.
- World Golf Hall of Fame on site
Pinehurst is known for its people, an exceptional staff that does more than cross off a list – they make an event happen, with ease.
At Pinehurst, it’s not just about a meeting. It’s not just about a hotel. It’s about delivering an unforgettable experience.
What you'll do
- The cook is responsible for preparing food according to Pinehurst standards, ensuring quality, taste, and appearance. They must also maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and assist with food production in a timely manner.
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