Lead Cook: Create From-Scratch Cuisine for Members

Bonita Bay Club; Bonita Springs, FL; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Bonita Bay Club is seeking a Lead Cook to ensure consistent, well-prepared, and diverse cuisine for members. You will oversee daily production of soups, stocks, and staff meals across multiple venues and events, while managing from-scratch soups for different service periods.

You will evaluate quality, rotate inventory, and research new recipes to enhance the dining experience. Working with team managers, you’ll develop production plans and report to the Executive Sous Chef.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of culinary experience.
• Must be able to create, evaluate, and execute standardized recipes and procedures with 100% accuracy.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• ServSafe Manager Certification must always be maintained.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required with a positive, professional demeanor.
• Must possess a sense of urgency and a desire to satisfy members' requests.
• ACF Certification is preferred but not required; should be aspiring for certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily soups, stocks, and staff meals for multiple meal periods and venues.
• Manage from-scratch soups production and evaluate finished products for quality.
• Oversee inventory, rotate stock, and research new recipes to enhance culinary experience.
• Evaluate processes to ensure efficiency, cost control, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team managers to develop production plans and report to the Executive Sous Chef.

Skills

Culinary experience

Standardized recipes

Independent worker

ServSafe Manager

Interpersonal skills

Urgency & service

ACF certification

MS Office

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Bonita Bay Club is seeking a Lead Cook to ensure consistent, well-prepared, and diverse cuisine for members. You will oversee daily production of soups, stocks, and staff meals across multiple venues and events, while managing from-scratch soups for different service periods.

You will evaluate quality, rotate inventory, and research new recipes to enhance the dining experience. Working with team managers, you’ll develop production plans and report to the Executive Sous Chef.