Culinary Team Member

VISION: The Vision of Transit Valley is to be WNY’s Friendliest, High Camaraderie, and Family-Oriented Club in pursuit of being the leader in innovation for all social, recreational and golf experiences.

MISSION: The Mission of Transit Valley is to charter uncompromising service experiences by providing a fun, friendly, and engaging culture while relentlessly seeking innovation and improvement.

SHORT BIO: Transit Valley Country Club is a premier family-oriented, private member-owned, facility located in the suburbs of Buffalo, New York. Transit Valley started with humble beginnings and has become one of the finest golf courses in New York State. The Club was established in August 1921 when nine men met to plan a new country club in Western New York. Today, TVCC is a family-driven club offering an excellent social programming schedule, kid’s camp, swim/tennis/golf teams, and sport camps.

What’s new?
Transit Valley has completed a multi-phase renovation project in April 2021. Phase I of the Project included: A new kitchen, pizza bump-out with a pizza oven, new lobby restrooms and a complete renovation of the Women’s Locker room. Phase II of the Project included: A new indoor/outdoor 25 seat bar, two golf simulators with a lounge, patio, and fire pit, renovated Men’s Locker with the addition of a bar and card room, upgrading of our casual and formal dining rooms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare menu items as written, accommodating modifications as noted
• Stock and maintain fresh mise en place for service
• Proficiency in grilling, sautéing, and banquet production preferred but not all required
• Ensure all foods presented for service are served at the proper temperature and merchandized in a manner that best enhances the quality of product.
• Strive to develop high quality, innovative, and creative offerings for our members and their guests
• Develop and follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set
• Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, hygiene, and other health and safety guidelines
• Be creative, be a part of the team, and have fun

Salary

$22 - $24 per hour

Part/Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Culinary degree preferred, but not required