AM Lead Cook

Bonita Bay Club Inc.; Limetree Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k)

Club amenities access

Golf/tennis/pickleball access

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Bonita Bay Club is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily production of soups, stocks, and staff meals while ensuring consistent, high-quality cuisine for members across venues and events.

You will develop from-scratch soups, manage inventory, and research new recipes to elevate the dining experience, working with managers to plan production and report to the Executive Sous Chef.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience.
• Must create, evaluate, and execute standardized recipes with 100% accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Serve Safe Manager Certification must be maintained.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional demeanor required.
• ACF Certification preferred but not required; aspiring for certification.

Responsibilities

• Produce soups, stocks, and staff meals daily.
• Manage from-scratch soups for multiple meal periods and events.
• Produce and manage all stock production; evaluate quality of finished products.
• Inventor y rotation; research new recipes to enhance dining experience.
• Collaborate with managers to plan production and report to Executive Sous Chef.

Skills

Culinary experience

English proficiency

Self-motivation

Serve Safe Manager Certification

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

ACF Certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

We provide excellent benefits and perks, including the privilege of using club amenities! On a space-available basis, employees can play golf, tennis, or pickleball, use our employee fitness room, and purchase merchandise in one of our many shops. Our full-time team is also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401k, and other great benefits.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEAD COOK:

As a Lead Cook, you ensure we meet our mission to provide our members with consistent, well-prepared, and diverse cuisine. You will be responsible for the daily production of soups, stocks, and staff meals, as well as the management of from-scratch soups for multiple meal periods, dining venues, and events. You will produce and manage all stock production and evaluate finished products to determine product quality. You will manage and rotate product inventory, as well as research new recipes to enhance the culinary experience of Bonita Bay Club members. You will regularly evaluate processes and procedures to ensure efficiency, cost control, and safety standards are being met. Finally, you will work in conjunction with team managers to develop plans for desired production items and report to the Executive Sous Chef.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of culinary experience.
• Must be able to create, evaluate, and execute standardized recipes and procedures with 100% accuracy.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Serve Safe Manager Certification must always be maintained.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required with a positive, professional demeanor.
• Must possess a sense of urgency and a desire to satisfy members' requests.
• ACF Certification is preferred but not required; should be aspiring for certification.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft computer programs, with the ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

ESTIMATED SCHEDULE:

• In Season (January-April) available 5-6 days/week as business demands
• Shoulder Season (October-November & May) 5+ days/week as business demands
• Off Season (June-September) 35+ hours/week as business demands

ABOUT BONITA BAY CLUB

Bonita Bay Club is a private club renowned for the most extensive services, amenities, and facilities nestled in the center of Bonita Springs, Florida. Situated within 2400 pristine acres of the Bonita Bay community, half of which is preserved as natural habitat. The club boasts five championship golf courses crafted by designers Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, a golf club fitting lab, a teaching academy, and a short game training zone. The club's Sports Center features 16 Har-Tru tennis courts, 15 pickleball courts, and a zero-entry resort-style pool. The 60,000-square-foot Lifestyle Center houses a cutting-edge fitness center, spa, and salon nearby. Bonita Bay Club has earned prestigious accolades, including Distinguished Club and Platinum Club status, and is recognized as one of America's Healthiest Clubs for its dedication to member and employee wellness.