Pantry Cook- Full-time

Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is seeking a kitchen prep candidate to support daily station work in a private club setting near Vero Beach. You will prepare menu items, assemble salads, dressings, and sandwiches, and maintain clean pantry areas during service.

The role requires basic culinary knowledge, brief training in food safety, and the ability to stand for long periods in a hot, busy kitchen environment. 18+ and prior related experience preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares salad dressings.
• 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 FIFO 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.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Culinary fundamentals

Food safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Professional knives

Job description

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.

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.

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

• 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.
• Prepares salad dressings.
• 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.
• Requires regular in-person attendance.