Cook I

Amelia Island Club; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading club in Orlando is seeking a skilled culinary professional to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or certification and at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring quality service. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in culinary field.
• Ability to obtain food handling certification.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in restaurant production.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment.
• Ensure proper labeling and freshness of food items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food preparation methods

Quality standards

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or Accredited certification

Job description

• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of restaurant production to include, but not limited to all menu items supplied by outlet kitchen

II. ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate work and follow through with assigned tasks
• Season and prepare a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, starches, grains and cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes
• Slice, grind, chop and cook meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods and test foods being cooked for quality, taste and appearance
• Carve and display meats, vegetables, fruits and salads and replenish buffet items as necessary
• Ability to follow recipes, to increase or decrease recipe as needed
• Maintain clean, neat and organized work areas, utensils and equipment
• Clean cooking utensils, grills, fryers, ovens, sinks, tabletop and other kitchen equipment and maintain sanitation, health and safety issues in the work area
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations
• Attend to day-to-day problems and needs concerning food supplies and equipment and report to the supervisor any unusual problems with supplies, equipment or working conditions
• Ensure proper labeling, rotation and freshness of all food items and dispose of and record all spoiled or unattractive foods
• May be required to prepare special items according to prescribed request by a member
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED; Culinary degree or Accredited certification preferred
• 3 years of experience in culinary field
• Have or ability to obtain food handling certification
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques and quality standards
• Ability to interact with all departments and members professionally and courteously
• Ability to ensure quality assurance programs in areas of responsibility
• Ability to work in a fast paced, hot and sometimes stressful environment with a professional demeanor
• Ability to organize and set up workstation quickly and efficiently

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to sit, walk, squat, climb, reach, bend, stoop, twist, stand, clean and lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and exterior conditions and exposure to dust, fumes or gases
• Must be able to work within proximity to moving machinery