Line Cook - Hayward, CA

Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is a prestigious private golf and country club located in Palo Alto, California. Known for its exceptional amenities and welcoming community atmosphere, the club offers a variety of recreational and social activities to its members, including a championship golf course, fine dining experiences, and event hosting facilities. The club emphasizes a strong team-oriented culture where employees are valued and supported as essential contributors to the overall member experience. With a commitment to hospitality excellence, the club strives to offer a professional yet friendly environment that encourages growth and career development within the industry. The role of Line Cook at Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is a dynamic and integral position within their culinary team. This position focuses on preparing and cooking meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products efficiently and accurately to meet the club’s high standards. A Line Cook at PAHGCC is responsible not just for cooking but also for food preparation tasks such as portioning and garnishing prior to cooking, ensuring that every plate served meets the club’s quality and presentation expectations. This role demands a self-motivated, well-organized individual who maintains professionalism and team spirit under the fast-paced environment of the kitchen. The Line Cook plays a supportive role in all kitchen operations, including food station setup and breakdown, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and assisting with banquet functions when necessary. Candidates must be familiar with multiple cooking techniques including charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking, and must have knowledge of quality standards for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products. Proper use of herbs and spices is also essential to maintain flavor integrity. The position requires a food handler's card and a commitment to safe food handling practices in compliance with health regulations. The work environment includes physically demanding tasks such as lifting, standing for long periods, and carrying supplies, making physical stamina a key requirement. This role offers an hourly wage between $20.00 and $23.00 and is classified as a non-exempt position, requiring flexibility for shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime as needed. Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club supports its employees by providing meals six days a week, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a unique opportunity to enjoy golf on Mondays when the club is closed. This employment opportunity is ideal for those seeking a career in the hospitality industry who value a team-focused work culture and the chance to grow within a respected establishment. With its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, PAHGCC invites applicants of all backgrounds to join their team and contribute to their legacy of excellence.

• Food handler's card
• Ability to work different shifts including holidays, nights, and weekends
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting heavy objects, standing and walking for long periods, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, handling kitchen equipment and utensils
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen environment