Pantry Cook- Full-time

Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club; Orchid (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is looking for a meticulous kitchen prep candidate to support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. You will prepare items for service, maintain product levels, and ensure adherence to standard recipes for salads, sandwiches, and pantry items.

The role requires basic culinary fundamentals, the ability to assess freshness and doneness, and a food safety certification. The position is on-site and involves standing for long periods in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Possesses technical skills needed to fulfill required job duties.
• Must be able to assess freshness, taste, doneness, presentation, timing, and product use.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Food safety certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all menu items before and during each shift; washes vegetables, fruits, meats, etc., and maintains product levels during service hours.
• Prepares salads and other cold items for special functions.
• Cooks sandwiches according to club’s standard recipes.
• Keeps pantry area, refrigerator and walk-in clean and neat; sets up and breaks down pantry station.

Skills

Culinary fundamentals

Freshness assessment

Doneness assessment

Presentation standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food safety certification

Must be at least 18 years old

Job description

This position prepares items required for workstation according to club standard recipes, or instructions from Chef and Sous Chef. Prepare products assigned to workstation during service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

include the following, but not limited to:

• Prepares all menu items before and during each shift; cuts lettuce and washes vegetables, fruits, meats, etc., and maintains product levels during service hours.
• Prepares salads and other cold items for special functions.
• Makes sandwiches according to club’s standard recipes.
• Cleans equipment and ensures that pantry area refrigerator and walk-in are clean and neat.
• Sets-up, maintains and breaks-down pantry station.
• Notifies Executive Chef or Sous Chef in advance of product shortages.
• Covers and dates all products for storage.
• Ensures that food products are used before they spoil. Practices the F.I.F.O rule.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Prepares and serves items in accordance with established portion and presentation standards.
• Makes recommendations for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of any kitchen equipment.
• Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities, as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least 6 months related experience or training.
• Food safety certification.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Possesses technical skills needed to fulfill required job duties. Must be able to assess freshness, taste, doneness, presentation, timing, and product use.
• Must know basic culinary fundamentals.
• Prioritizes work to ensure immediate needs are met. Accommodates reasonable special requests by members and their guests.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
• Must provide own professional kitchen knives and shoes.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment.

About Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is a private member-owned club, recognized as a Distinguished Club™, located in the Town of Orchid, just north of Vero Beach, and beautifully situated on 600 acres from the ocean to the river.