BANQUETS - CHEF TOURNANT/PRODUCTION

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dry Cleaning/Laundry

Free Parking

Employee Café

Employee Funded 401(k) with matching

Uniforms & dry cleaning benefits

Relocation expenses

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, is seeking culinary staff with strong fine-dining knowledge to prepare and plate à la carte dishes. Candidates should have experience in high-end service, maintain quality, and ensure safe kitchen operations.

Position offers varied day/night shifts, weekend availability, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join an award-winning team committed to excellence and guest satisfaction in a premier resort environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years À La Carte Service/ Fine Dining knowledge.
• Reads and writes English to complete requisitions and communicate with staff.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to standard recipes to ensure consistency.
• Inspect quality and storage of ingredients and maintain cleanliness per health regulations.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles).
• Read and follow recipes, weigh ingredients, and manage portion sizes.
• Work varied day/night and weekend shifts; live within commuting distance.

Skills

Fine dining knowledge

Standing for long periods

Excellent people skills

Able to read/write English

Job description

Thank you for applying to one of the most premier places to work in the Northeast Florida! People are our greatest asset and we are currently seeking people like you who have a desire to join our team.

Join an award-winning company! The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida and we pride ourselves in our 5-Diamond Certified service. People are our greatest asset, and we are currently seeking people like you who have a desire to join our team.

What's in it for you? Top pay - Flexible scheduling - Company provided uniforms and dry cleaning benefits - Resort discounts - Company provided 5-diamond training & certifications . . and so much more!

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• 3 years À La Carte Service/ Fine Dining knowledge.
• Prepares all foods according to standard recipes to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Visually inspects, selects and uses food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product and portion control, eg., especially high cost meat items.
• Keeps all refrigeration, storage, and working areas in clean, working condition to comply
• with health department regulations.
• Ensures all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.
• Prepares requisition for supplies and food items for production in work station.
• Reads and employs math skills to appropriately prepare items according to recipes.
• Requires stamina for standing and strength for lifting and moving products, weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of hot cooking to include broiling, frying, sautéing and grilling.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read and write the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry 50 lbs., or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand and work continuously in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Live in the local area or within commuting distance.
• Willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
• Willing to pay interview and relocation expenses.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to converse in basic English.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Excellent people skills.
• Meets grooming standards.
• We provide a substance free environment. Substance testing is mandatory.
• Meets/exceeds customer expectations.
• Meets or exceeds the team expectations.
• Energetic personality.

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Varied schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Full Time

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 10 days after 1st year
• Paid Sick Leave
• 6 days per year
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dry Cleaning/Laundry
• Free Parking
• Employee Café
• Employee Funded 401(k) with matching

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.