Line Cook

US Lawns; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

On-site Parking

Job summary

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is seeking a talented Cook to support daily kitchen operations and banquet functions in a private club setting. You will prepare soups, sauces, and menu items, while ensuring sanitation and proper storage and equipment care.

The role requires a high school diploma or culinary training, plus 1–2 years in a similar operation. The job demands physical stamina for indoor and outdoor events and flexibility around shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary training or related experience.
• 1–2 years of culinary experience in a similar operation.
• Knowledge of soups, sauces and cooking techniques.
• Above average knife skills.
• Origination and production knowledge.
• Knowledge of kitchens and storage areas.
• Safety and sanitation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food requisition, storage, and product rotation.
• Prepares food using Club Kitchen standard recipes.
• Receives food requisitions and checks quality and amount.
• Oversees care and cleanliness of kitchen equipment.
• Places orders with Stewarding for plates, silver, etc., needed for each function.
• Develops current and future menus and any special function menu requests.
• Inspects refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
• Ensures stations are clean and items are stored properly.
• Maintains sanitation and safety per required standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Knife skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary school or related experience

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for a talented Cook to join our team. The Cook maintains a commitment to guest service and ensures that safe and high quality food service is provided at all times. All duties will be performed within the guidelines of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards, and objectives.

The benefits listed below are dependent on number of hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food requisition, storage, and product rotation
• Prepares food using Club Kitchen standard recipes
• Receives food requisitions and checks for quality and amount
• Oversees the care and cleanliness of kitchen equipment
• Places order with Stewarding Department for the plates, silver, mobile equipment, etc., needed for each function
• Develops current and future menus and any special function menu requested by the Executive Chef
• Inspects all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation
• Ensures that the stations are clean and that all food items are properly covered and stored at the end of shift
• Ensures that banquet functions are properly broken down and that reusable items are returned to the main kitchen and used for employee meals
• Maintains sanitation and safety per required standards
• Follows all company policies, procedures, and standards regarding job duties, attendance, personal appearance and demeanor, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifcations

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary school or related experience
• One to two years of culinary experience in a similar operation
• Knowledge of soups, sauces, and cooking techniques
• Above average knife skills
• Origination and production knowledge
• Knowledge of culinary department duties
• Knowledge of kitchens and storage areas
• Knowledge of the use, cleaning, and safe handling / breakdown of all equipment
• Creative, innovative, and positive personality
• Must be able to speak and hear, use close and distance vision, and identify and distinguish colors
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the job, which includes standing, walking, and moving through indoor and outdoor areas for extended periods; frequently lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds; reaching with hands and arms in any direction; and kneeling and stooping repeatedly
• Must be able to work an indoor or outdoor setting depending on event

Company Description

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is a private, members-only club that is internationally known for providing the highest quality service to our members and visiting guests since the early 1900s.

We provide this service to our members by hiring and retaining the best employees in the industry. Our excellent working environment and extensive benefits package are only some of the reasons why our employees stay with our organization for decades.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• On-site Parking
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Jury Duty
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Smoke-free Work Environment
• Free On-duty Meals
• Employee Parties
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Bonus
• Bereavement Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Uniforms