Line Cook

St. Matthew's House; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Matthew’s House in Naples, FL is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to accurately and efficiently prepare meats, vegetables, soups and other hot dishes while coordinating prep and plating.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5 years of kitchen leadership, with willingness to work nights, weekends, and flexible hours to support the kitchen and catering operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, thorough knowledge of menu items, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years kitchen experience with leadership in professional food service.
• Track record of kitchen-based teaching is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and serve as a role model for students.
• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (chopping vegetables, butchering meat, sauces).
• Cook menu items in coordination with kitchen staff.
• Know the menu items, ingredients, and food types.
• Ensure proper customer service and satisfaction.
• Meet clients and guests' needs to the best of ability.
• Explain who St. Matthew’s House is and what we do when asked.
• Strive to offer superb customer service.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Kitchen operations

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

OUR CORE PURPOSE:

As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we exist to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor. Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Serve as an excellent role model for students and always lead by example
• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Preparing food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Be familiar with the food being served as far as type of food, name and ingredients.
• Ensuring proper customer service
• Meet the needs of our clients and their guests to the best of ability.
• Be able to share who St. Matthew’s House is and what we do, if asked.
• Strives to offer superb customer service.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the job equipment, maintaining cleanliness and neatness in the doing the job.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or Catering Manager at any time.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 5 years kitchen experience and professional food service in a leadership position. Track record of kitchen-based teaching helpful.

Confidentiality: Works with confidential information – account numbers

Mental/Visual Demand: Flow of work requires normal mental and visual capabilities.

Physical Demand: The employee is required to handle, feel and/or reach with hands and arms, squatting, bending, and constantly moving on a regular basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Working Conditions: Working in different weather conditions outside is to be expected. Must be willing to occasionally work non‑standard work schedule including nights, weekends, and other unusual hours due to business needs.