A Look Into Working at Kalamazoo Country Club

Working at Kalamazoo Country Club offers a blend of tradition and community engagement. Employees are part of a team dedicated to providing top-notch experiences, whether through championship-grade golf, fine dining, or hosting events. The club values excellence, family, and creating memorable moments for members and guests. You will benefit from a supportive environment that emphasizes quality service and professional growth. With unrivaled benefits and opportunities to interact with club members and across departments, it is a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding place to work.

Overview

The Prep Cook plays a foundational role in supporting the culinary team across all KCC dining venues, including fine dining, casual, and banquet operations. This position ensures that ingredients, mise en place, and prep items are consistently ready for service while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and safety. Through precise preparation and teamwork, the Prep Cook helps deliver on the KCC Food & Beverage Vision—creating memorable dining experiences through excellence, consistency, and genuine hospitality.

What You’ll Be Doing

Culinary Preparation & Execution

• Execute daily prep tasks, following standardized recipes, portioning, and labeling practices.
• Ensure ingredients are cleaned, cut, and prepared to Chef standards for service and events.
• Maintain quality and freshness of all prepared items.
• Support all outlets by prepping ingredients for fine dining, quick service, and banquet production.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and rotation procedures to ensure safety and quality.

Operational Support

• Assist cooks and chefs during service as needed.
• Communicate product shortages or quality concerns promptly to leadership.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of prep areas, walk-ins, and dry storage.
• Properly label, date, and store all prepped items according to KCC and health code standards.
• Help close and secure the kitchen following checklists and closing duties.

Safety, Sanitation & Quality Control

• Follow all KCC and state food safety and sanitation policies.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly, reporting any maintenance needs immediately.
• Maintain clean and organized prep stations throughout the shift.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with cooks, chefs, and service staff to ensure seamless operations across outlets.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn from peers and leaders.
• Contribute to a supportive, team-focused kitchen culture that embodies the KCC F&B Vision.

What You Need for this Position

• Minimum of 1–2 years of kitchen experience or culinary education preferred.
• Understanding of basic cooking methods and ingredient preparation.
• Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Able to stand for extended periods (8+ hours).
• Able to bend, lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in hot, high-energy kitchen environments.
• Repetitive motions such as chopping, mixing, or lifting may be required.

What’s in it for You

• Medical/Dental/Vision  (Full-Time option)
• 401K with 100% match up to 3% (Full-Time option)
• Parental Leave Program (Full-Time Option)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
• Health and Wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
• Shift meal provided per day
• 10% Discount on GHG outlets
• Discounted hotel rates at Choice Hotels Worldwide

Top Reasons to Work With GHG

• We are one of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for
• You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse culinary team that is fun, high-energy, and passionate about food.
• You will grow your skills and experience in an environment that allows you to put your creativity to work.