Pantry Prep Chef: Salads, Sauces & Plating

Specialty Restaurants Corporation; Nurmi Isles (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Restaurants Corporation seeks a Pantry Cook for Sweetwaters Fort Lauderdale. You will prepare salads, sandwiches, desserts, sauces, and pantry items, maintaining quality, presentation, and food safety standards.

Set up, stock, and justify proper product levels to support service and teamwork with cooks and servers. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position or equivalent culinary experience.
• Food Handler certification, or ability to obtain one, as required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking techniques, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency in food quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move kitchen supplies up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, appetizers, desserts, sauces, dressings, and other pantry items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Set up and stock the pantry station before service and maintain proper product levels.
• Ensure all food is prepared and stored according to food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation and communicate with kitchen staff during service.
• Follow all recipes and portion controls while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food preparation

Recipe following

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Specialty Restaurants Corporation seeks a Pantry Cook for Sweetwaters Fort Lauderdale. You will prepare salads, sandwiches, desserts, sauces, and pantry items, maintaining quality, presentation, and food safety standards.

Set up, stock, and justify proper product levels to support service and teamwork with cooks and servers. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.