Prep Cook (Part-Time)

Major League Baseball (MLB); Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MLB/JRTC merchandise discounts

Complimentary event tickets

Employee & Family appreciation events

Job summary

The Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), operated by Major League Baseball (MLB) in Vero Beach, FL, seeks a Food Service Attendant to support kitchen operations, prepare ingredients, and ensure quality and safety. This role collaborates with cooks, assists with concessions and events, and adheres to standardized recipes and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include following Chef Manager directions, prepping ingredients, maintaining portion control, and assisting with dining and event

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and managers.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a food handler certification card.
• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods.
• Critical thinking and time management skills.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery and carry loads up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists and directions from Chef Manager or kitchen leads.
• Wash, chop, portion, and sort fruits, vegetables, and proteins for recipes.
• Measure and prepare seasonings, sauces, and other ingredients.
• Perform initial cooking steps under direction.
• Maintain consistency in portioning, recipe adherence, and presentation.
• Keep prep stations clean, sanitized, and organized throughout each shift.
• Label, date, and store ingredients, following FIFO.
• Monitor food temperatures during prep and storage.
• Comply with health, safety, and nutrition regulations.
• Assist with production for concessions and catering as assigned.
• Help with line setup, service support, and restocking during meal periods.
• Provide backup support for dishwashing, dining room service, and event operations when needed.
• Maintain communication with cooks and Chef Manager to ensure workflow runs smoothly.
• Report low stock, quality issues, or equipment needs promptly.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment by assisting co-workers across outlets

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Food handler certification

Physical stamina

Critical thinking

Industrial machinery operation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Food Service Attendant (Food Preparation) supports JRTC’s kitchen operations by preparing and organizing food ingredients, ensuring consistency, quality, and proper storage. This role sets up prep stations, follows standardized recipes, and maintains food safety and sanitation standards. The Attendant works closely with cooks and kitchen staff to ensure efficient production and contributes to dining, catering, and concessions operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists and directions from Chef Manager or kitchen leads
• Wash, chop, portion, and sort fruits, vegetables, and proteins for recipes
• Measure and prepare seasonings, sauces, and other ingredients
• Perform initial cooking steps (e.g., parboiling, reducing sauces) under direction
• Maintain consistency in portioning, recipe adherence, and presentation

Sanitation & Food Safety

• Keep prep stations clean, sanitized, and organized throughout each shift
• Label, date, and store ingredients, following FIFO (First-In, First-Out)
• Monitor food temperatures during prep and storage
• Comply with health, safety, and nutrition regulations

Operational Support

• Assist with production for concessions and catering as assigned
• Help with line setup, service support, and restocking during meal periods
• Provide backup support for dishwashing, dining room service, and event operations when needed

General

• Maintain communication with cooks and Chef Manager to ensure workflow runs smoothly
• Report low stock, quality issues, or equipment needs promptly
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment by assisting co-workers across outlets

Requirements & Skills

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and managers
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to obtain and maintain a food handler certification card
• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods of time.
• Critical thinking and time management skills
• Ability to operate industrial machinery and carry loads up to 50 lbs

Top MLB Perks

• Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to special events at JRTC
• JRTC Employee & Family appreciation events

The Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), operated by Major League Baseball (MLB) located in Vero Beach, Florida, serves as a year-round hub for amateur development initiatives and events designed to diversify and strengthen the talent pipelines of baseball and softball. We are the permanent home to several signature youth-focused events and programs, such as the Nike RBI World Series and the Hank Aaron Invitational, which teach players how to succeed on and off the field. The historic facility, formerly known as Dodgertown, was renamed Jackie Robinson Training Complex in honor of its trailblazing namesake.

Please note: All job offers will be based on successfully completing a background check.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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