BANQUETS - CHEF TOURNANT/PRODUCTION

Ponte-Vedra-Inn-; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dry Cleaning/Laundry

Free Parking

Employee Café

Employee 401(k) with matching

Job summary

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Northeast Florida is seeking a dedicated culinary professional for a full-time fine dining position. You will prepare all foods according to standard recipes and ensure guest satisfaction through quality and consistency.

Applicants must have strong stamina, be able to stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible day/night and weekend shifts are required; excellent benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 3 years of À la Carte Service / Fine Dining experience.
• Ability to prepare items according to standard recipes.
• Understand portion control and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to standard recipes to ensure consistency.
• Inspect and select high-quality ingredients for menu items.
• Maintain sanitation and proper storage of products and portions.
• Read recipes and perform math for accurate preparation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work long hours standing, with lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Fine Dining

Food Prep

Menu Knowledge

Math Skills

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Slicers

Kettles

Job description

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 yearsÀLa 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, sautéingand 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.