Salad Cook

Fohandboh; Windermere (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tips Paid Nightly

Strict Dress Code

Job summary

Gator's Dockside Windermere is seeking a motivated team member to handle salads and salad bar prep, and to support cooks during busy shifts. You will clean vegetables, prepare dressings, portion ingredients, and maintain sanitation and organization in a fast-paced kitchen.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards, with healthcare benefits, nightly tips, and a strict dress code.

Qualifications

• Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean vegetables and prep ingredients for service.
• Prepare dressings and portion ingredients according to recipes.
• Restock stations and manage supplies during shift.
• Ensure sanitation and safe handling in kitchen areas.
• Assist chefs during busy periods and emergencies.
• Maintain orderly workstations and proper equipment use.

Skills

Basic cooking prep

Team player

Time management

Attention to cleanliness

Lift up to 30 lbs

Reading & listening comprehension

Tools

Pasta making equipment

Cooking utensils

Job description

Position Purpose: this person is responsible for salads and salad bar, practicing accurate batch preparation for fresh service.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Clean vegetables, mix ingredients, prepare plates of vegetables,

Prepare dressings, based on recipes when needed.

Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation specifications using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

Ensure quality and accuracy of ingredients and dishes according to brand standards.

Acquire the knowledge to operate pasta making and cooking equipment.

Setup your station with all needed ingredients, prep and utensils at the start and end of service

Restock all items as needed throughout the shift.

Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.

Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.

Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.

Observe/test foods to determine if cooked sufficiently, by tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.

Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to staff or patrons.

Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.

Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen manager at any time.

Clean and maintain station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.

Understand and demonstrate proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.

Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.

Receive and organize deliveries ensuring count and weight on invoices to maintain costs.

Constantly exposed to heat sources to prepare meals.

Always maintain professional demeanor with all staff.

Notify General Manager or Chef if there is a shortage of ingredients, utensils, or sanitation items.

Notify General Manager or Chef if there is any pest activity.

Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.

Clean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving if asked by chef.

The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness.

Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.

Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.

Active listening and learning skills.

Reading and speaking comprehension skills.

Discipline to follow set standards.

Ability to lift up to 30lbs

Working at Gator's Dockside Windermere

Health Insurance

Strict Dress Code

Tips Paid Nightly

HR Department

ABOUT EMPLOYER

Gator's Dockside Windermere

6516 Old Brick Road, Windermere, FL 34786

Summary

We are a family restaurant who caters to the sports enthusiast. Gator's Dockside is entrenched in the community and is very involved with local schools, youth sports, and all other community activities.

JOBS AT Gator's Dockside Windermere

6516 Old Brick Road, Windermere, FL 34786

6516 Old Brick Road, Windermere, FL 34786

6516 Old Brick Road, Windermere, FL 34786

6516 Old Brick Road, Windermere, FL 34786

6516 Old Brick Road, Windermere, FL 34786

6516 Old Brick Road, Windermere, FL 34786

6516 Old Brick Road, Windermere, FL 34786