Kitchen Assistant

About the Organization Nantucket Golf Club is located on Nantucket Island, 30 miles out to sea off the coast of Cape Cod, MA. Nantucket has been ranked as the "best island" and "top island" of the US and the World. It is a beautiful place to live or spend a summer! NGC was founded with a vision of creating a world premier immersion experience rooted in the tenants of the game of golf. Built on land shaped by the sea, the award winning Rees Jones designed course uses the natural contours of Nantucket Island to create a classic route that captures the spirit of the game and of the country's great golf clubs. It is with this spirit of excellence, and appreciation of the unique and historic Nantucket Island environment, that we look to provide a relaxed but refined experience for our members and their guests. Since its inception, Nantucket Golf Club has become not only the one of the top clubs on Nantucket Island, but one of the most exclusive clubs on the East Coast. Nantucket Golf Club looks for candidates that want to work hard and simply be the very best at their job. We want people who strive to stretch their individual performance and inspire others through their passion for service. If that sounds like you or someone you know, we'd love to hear from you. Our pay is very competitive and benefits vary for seasonal or year-round staff. All our staff enjoy the fulfillment of working with a great team in a beautiful location, but those who enjoy golf have the opportunity to play and practice on our world-class course. We offer subsidized housing in our on-property dormitory or in shared off-site residential houses, an employee meal program, uniform, staff golf clinics, and discounts in our golf shop. In addition, we offer a 401K plan to returning employees who meet eligibility requirements. Traditional full benefit packages are available for full-time, year-round staff. Position Kitchen Assistant Description Position Title: Kitchen Assistant Reports To: Sous Chef; Executive Sous Chef; Executive Chef Department: Food & Beverage Employment Dates:Temporary; Dates Range Between mid-May and mid-October Rate: $21.65 - $25.00 Purpose of Position: Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, the Kitchen Assistant is a non-exempt, seasonal position responsible for assisting with steward duties, food preparation, cleaning, and sanitation in the kitchen. Performs all work in accordance with essential functions and responsibilities as described below and in the spirit of the Club's mission and vision. Responsibilities: Duties shall include but not be limited to: • Prepares foods for cooking and/or serving. Washes, peels, cuts, mixes, stirs, strains, slices, grinds, chops food items by hand or using appropriate equipment as directed by the chefs and to established quality standards. • Portions and wrap food for storage, stationing, or presentation onto serving plates. • Requisitions supplies and notifies supervisor of expected shortages in a timely manner. • Receives and stores food supplies. • Sorts and rinses dirty china, dishes, glass, tableware, pots, pans, trays, and cooking utensils using dish machine and/or hand washing as determined by supervisor. • Sorts and stacks clean dishes, stocking or storing them in designated areas. • Monitors detergent levels, water temperatures and cleanliness of dish machines, prep sinks, pot sinks and hand sinks. Replaces water, detergents and rinse aids in dish machine as needed. Notifies Chef if temperature falls below safety standards. • Keeps floors, mats, and walls in all kitchen areas clean. • Remove trash and garbage to dumpster. • Ensures kitchen sanitation standards are met in designated areas and assists in maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and food storage areas. • Observes all health and safety practices and all general Club safety protocols. • Participates in required trainings and meetings. • Performs other tasks and duties as required. Position Requirements Qualifications: • Ability to understand and receive instruction in English • Work cooperatively with others in a team environment • Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment? Experience/Education: • Prior professional kitchen experience required Work Environment and Physical Demands: • Work tasks are performed indoors and outdoors and involve physical strength and endurance. Must be able to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather. • Position requires walking and standing for long periods of time. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. • Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuverer between functions occurring simultaneously. • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. • Requires communicating effectively with co-workers and supervisors. • Must be able to lift up and transport up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. • Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally. • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch occasionally. • Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. • May also experience exposure to the following: carbon monoxide fumes from equipment, grease and hot oils, sharp implements, hot surfaces, and slippery floors. Projected Work Schedule: The Kitchen Assistant may either be part-time or full-time depending on business levels. Full-time schedules must be available to work a minimum six day work week that may exceed that of 40 hours per week. Weekend and evening hours required. Any request or anticipated absence from the agreed schedule requires prior approval from the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Seasonal mid-May through mid-Oct This position is currently accepting applications.