Cook (Part-Time)

Jackie Robinson Training Center; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise

Complimentary or discounted tickets to

Employee & Family appreciation events

Job summary

Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) in Vero Beach, Florida, is seeking a Cook to join its Food & Beverage team to prepare and serve high-quality meals using diverse methods across venues, concessions, and catering. The role supports dining services and ensures consistency, quality, and presentation in all outlets.

You will follow recipes and safety standards, maintain clean stations, and assist with events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of cooking experience; institutional, catering, or high-volume kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid food handler certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical stamina and mobility; stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with guests, coworkers and managers.
• Time management and ability to follow directions in changing demands.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to JRTC recipes, ensuring quality, portioning, and presentation standards are met.
• Support food production across dining services, concessions, and catering operations as assigned.
• Set up and maintain workstations with required ingredients, tools, and cooking equipment.
• Check the quality of ingredients and prepare them for use (washing, chopping, peeling, slicing, etc).
• Cook with a variety of methods and equipment across multiple venues.
• Monitor food temperatures to ensure safety.
• Complete prep lists and production tasks as directed by the Chef Manager.
• Label, rotate, and store all food and ingredients (FIFO).
• Maintain organized storage areas and daily temperature logs.
• Follow recipes, measure and portion ingredients accurately.
• Present and garnish dishes according to service standards.
• Keep workstation clean and sanitized; assist with other F&B tasks and events.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Food & Beverage leadership team.

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Time management

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Major League Baseball is looking for a Cook in the Food & Beverage department to prepare and serve high-quality meals using a variety of cooking methods and techniques at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC). While primarily supporting the dining services kitchen, this role also assists with concessions and catering production as needed, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation across all JRTC food outlets. The Cook upholds production guidelines, standardized recipes, and food safety standards to deliver an exceptional dining experience for all guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to JRTC recipes, ensuring quality, portioning, and presentation standards are met
• Support food production across dining services, concessions, and catering operations as assigned
• Set up and maintain workstations with required ingredients, tools, and cooking equipment
• Check the quality of ingredients and prepare them for use (washing, chopping, peeling, slicing, cutting proteins, etc.)
• Cook food using a variety of methods and equipment, including flat tops, grills, broilers, steamers, ovens, fryers, smokers, and outdoor grills across multiple venues (stadium, concessions, and outdoor events)
• Monitor food temperatures during preparation and cooking, adjusting as needed to ensure food safety
• Complete prep lists and production tasks as assigned by the Chef Manager on duty
• Label, rotate, and store all food and ingredients properly, ensuring FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices are followed
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in designated storage areas (freezers, reach-ins, and walk-ins), including checking and recording temperature logs daily
• Follow standardized recipes, measuring and portioning ingredients accurately
• Present and garnish dishes according to service standards
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation throughout each shift
• Assist with other Food & Beverage tasks as needed, including food prep, line service, dishwashing, dining room operations, and event support
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Food & Beverage leadership team

Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
• At least one year of cooking experience required; institutional, catering, or high-volume kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid food handler certification
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Physical stamina and mobility, including ability to reach, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with guests, co-workers, and managers
• Time management and critical thinking skills; ability to follow directions and adapt to changing demands
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment

Top MLB Perks

• Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to special events at JRTC
• JRTC Employee & Family appreciation events

The Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), operated by Major League Baseball (MLB) located in Vero Beach, Florida, serves as a year-round hub for amateur development initiatives and events designed to diversify and strengthen the talent pipelines of baseball and softball. We are the permanent home to several signature youth-focused events and programs, such as the Nike RBI World Series and the Hank Aaron Invitational, which teach players how to succeed on and off the field. The historic facility, formerly known as Dodgertown, was renamed Jackie Robinson Training Complex in honor of its trailblazing namesake.

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