Prep Cook

Hammock Dunes Club; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Tuition assistance

401(k) program

Employee golf privileges

Complimentary employee meals

Job summary

Hammock Dunes Club is seeking a passionate Prep Cook to join our culinary team. You will work with fellow cooks to ensure a flawless final product, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.

The role involves operating kitchen equipment, knife skills, and standing for long periods. A flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is required, with opportunities for part-time or full-time employment and employee meals on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience with kitchen safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and manage portions.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and present dishes according to recipes and chef specifications.
• Maintain quality, proper cooking times, temperatures, and presentation.
• Check ingredient freshness and stock levels before use.
• Follow prep lists and update as needed.
• Communicate effectively with cooks and chefs for smooth operations.
• Perform various kitchen tasks including washing, cutting, mixing, and packaging food.

Skills

Food prep techniques

Sanitation practices

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

English proficiency

Job description

About the Location:

Located in a celebrated country club environment, Hammock Dunes Club combines sophisticated style with the energy of a modern coastal lifestyle. With a prime oceanfront address, we bring unmatched style and service to one of a kind, exclusive coastal club experiences.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual who thrives in the culinary arts. This position requires keen attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. As a Prep Cook, you will work alongside fellow team members to ensure a flawless final product, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency. The role involves operating and maintaining various kitchen equipment such as deep fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, meat and cheese slicers, ovens, steam tables, waffle irons, and flat top grills. Proficiency with knife skills is also required. This position demands continuous standing for up to 8 hours per shift and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cook, prepare, and present dishes according to precise recipes, portion sizes, and the chef's specifications.
• Ensure the highest quality standards in preparation, cooking times, correct doneness, texture, temperature, and presentation of each dish.
• Inspect the freshness of ingredients before use.
• Follow the preparation list and update it as needed.
• Communicate effectively with fellow cooks and chefs to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
• Perform various kitchen tasks including sorting, grading, washing, peeling, cutting, mixing, cooking, freezing, and packaging food.

Skills & Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of food preparation techniques, styles, sanitation practices, and food handling procedures.
• A commitment to excellence, high standards, and sound judgment in making timely decisions.
• Versatility, flexibility, and enthusiasm for adapting to changing priorities.
• Acute attention to detail and precision in executing all culinary tasks.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Fluent in English and legally authorized to work in the United States.

What We Offer:

• Employee parking and toll reimbursement.
• Tuition assistance through Daytona State College.
• Option to contribute to a 401(k) program.
• Employee golf privileges.
• Complimentary employee meals.

Schedule & Hours:

• Part-time or full time position with a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Important Note:

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.