2024 Chef's Ball

THE SUSHI BAR

Kadoma Tuna, Mosaic Roll, Dragon Roll, Pickled Beet Roll, Jerk Spiced Tuna Roll and Hamachi Crudo

CITRUS FRISEE SALAD

Maine Lobster Terrine, Red Onion, Pistachio, Penny Royal Mint and Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette

APPLEWOOD SMOKED SALMON

Roasted White Asparagus, Pickled Shallot Bearnaise and Chervil

DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE

Wild Mushroom Cassoulet, Braised Tarbais Beans, Rosemary Preserved Duck Confit,

Housemade Toulouse Duck Sausage and Foie Gras-Hen of the Woods Crumble

SAN MARZANO BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS

Whiskey Barrel Smoked Black Pepper, Truffle Manchego Polenta and Mustard Frill

CONFECTIONS

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cones, Vanilla Raspberry Lollies, Pistachio Choux and

Brown Butter Apple Financier

Providence Needs Help

Oct. 3, 2024

Calling All Chef

Oct. 2, 2024

Forsyth Country Club Job Opportunity

Jun. 28, 2024

Members,

Please spread the word that Forsyth Country Club in Winston-Salem, NC is hiring for the position of Pastry Chef. 

See info below and apply via Indeed.com:

  • Position Title. Pastry Chef

  • Essential Job Function. To prepare items in accordance with the position (sweet desserts, savory breads, mignardise, etc.). Position is responsible for the quality, variety, quantity of these items. Pastry Chef develops menus with the guidance and approval from the Executive Chef for member and non-member events. Pastry Chef may be called upon to perform demonstrations for select groups upon request.

  • Duties and Responsibilities.

  • Prepares or directly supervises kitchen staff responsibilities for the daily preparation / plating of sweet items, sauces, breads and ?features? to ensure that the methods of cooking, garnishing and proper portion sizes are as prescribed by standardized recipes.
  • Assists the Executive Chef with cost controls, requisitioning and issuing of food production in relation to the preparation of position?s products utilized.
  • Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, eye appeal, flavor and textures of food.
  • Ensures proper scheduling for maximum profitability and high standards of quality.
  • Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment.
  • Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
  • Helps plan energy conservation procedures for the kitchen.
  • Assists in the development of training and the provision of professional development for the position.
  • Consults with the dining service personnel during daily line-ups when necessary.
  • Assists in maintaining security of the kitchen including equipment, supplies and food inventories.
  • Assists in food procurement, delivery, storage and issuing of food items, properly store food and supply products as they are to come in.
  • Coordinates buffet presentations.
  • Checks station mise en place before service time and inspects presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are upheld.
  • Reports all member / guest feedback to the Executive Chef and assists in resolving any issues.
  • Assures to be in proper uniform and groomed.
  • Submits ideas for future goals, operational improvements and personnel management to Executive Chef.
  • Follow-up and sees tasks through until completed.
  • Showing the characteristics of being time oriented and punctual, at all aspects.
  • Performs other duties as directed.

  • Supportive Functions. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime to reflect the business needs of the Club. Employees will be required to attend mandatory group and/or departmental meetings in addition to their regular work schedule as necessary. Some work will be outside.

  • Specific Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Trains, supervises, counsels and disciplines all employees in the department.
  • Provides, develops, trains, and maintains a professional work force.
  • Ensures all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
  • Ensures a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.

  • OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
  • Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
  • Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors and members/guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, committees, suppliers, members, and employees.

  • COMPUTER SKILLS
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word.
    • Ability to create, populate and maintain worksheets with complicated calculations, utilizing Excel.
    • Ability to compose correspondence and articles, in direct contact with membership, utilizing Word.
    • Working knowledge of various computer software programs.

  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

  • REASONING ABILITY
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  • Physical Requirements.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
  • Ability to walk, stand and/or bend continuously to perform essential job functions.

  • Qualification Standards.
    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Education.
  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Culinary Graduate preferred.

I. Experience.

1. Prior experience as a Pastry Chef or Lead Pastry Cook required.

2. Must hold current Food Handlers or Safe Serve Certificate.

  • Reports To. Executive Chef

  • Supervises. Assistant Pasty Chef

Facilities:

  • 45,000 sq. ft. clubhouse includes recently remodeled casual dining and bar area; seating 200 inside with seasonal patio seating 150
  • Multiple banquet rooms renovated in 2022, including a ballroom that seats up to 330 people.
  • Men?s and ladies? locker rooms
  • 18-hole Donald Ross golf course
  • 11 outdoor tennis courts
  • 2 outdoor platform tennis courts
  • 4 permanent pickleball courts.
  • 18,000 sq.ft. Pool and Fitness Pavilion including state of the art health and wellness center, pool kitchen area, locker room facilities, and laundry and clubhouse maintenance. This facility opened in September 2015.

This position is a salary, exempt from overtime position. Salary is commensurate upon experience.

Target Start Date: June 1, 2024

Club benefits include sponsored health, dental, group life and long-term disability insurances; voluntary life, short term disability, vision, accident and critical illness coverages, FSA or HSA, legal and ID shield, meals, matching 401k and PTO

Upcoming ACF Certification Exam Dates

Jun. 12, 2024

If you are a Chef interested in obtaining ACF Certification, there will be two practical exam dates locally this year.

The exams will be hosted by Providence Culinary Training in Winston-Salem.

The two dates available are: Saturday, June 19th, 2024 & Saturday, October 12th, 2024

For more information, please contact Chef Daryl Pobanz at [email protected],

or log onto acfchefs.org to register