Pantry Cook | Private Club Kitchen Expert

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

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.