FOOD & BEVERAGE

City-of-Cocoa-Beac; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City-of-Cocoa-Beac is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare high-quality meals for members and guests of the country club, following standardized recipes and serving standards.

You will maintain a clean, safe kitchen, ensure proper portion control, assist with deliveries and inventory, and support banquet and event preparation under the Head Cook and Food & Beverage Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of experience in Food & Beverage operations preferred; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ability to operate kitchen tools and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items using standardized recipes and techniques.
• Ensure proper portion control and presentation of all dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries; monitor inventory and report shortages or spoilage.
• Support banquet and event preparation as needed; collaborate with staff for smooth service.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESUnder general supervision, responsible for preparing high-quality meals for members and guests of the country club. This position ensures food is cooked and presented according to club standards while maintaining a clean, safe and efficient kitchen environment.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPrepare and cook menu items using standardized recipes and techniquesEnsure proper portion control and presentation of all dishesOperate kitchen tools and appliances safely and efficiently.Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and workstationsAssist with receiving and storing food deliveriesMonitor food inventory and report shortages or spoilageFollow all food safety guidelines and health regulationsSupport banquet and event preparation as neededCollaborate with staff for smooth servicePerform other duties as assigned by the Head Cook and/or Food and Beverage Manager.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEGraduation from high school, and 1-2 years of experience in Food & Beverage operations preferred; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIREDTO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPhysical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including typewriters, cash registers, calculators, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.