Sauté Chef — Fast-Paced Dinner Service Pro

Vito's Italian Restaurant; Wesley Manor Retirement Village (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vito's Italian Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Sauté Chef/Cook to lead the sauté station during dinner service, preparing pasta, seafood, chicken, and other sauté dishes to restaurant standards. Candidates should work quickly under pressure, follow recipes, maintain station cleanliness, and communicate with the kitchen team to ensure timely, accurate orders.

Food safety, reliability, and pride in delivering high-quality food are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous sauté station experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and sautéing.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain portion and quality standards.
• Food safety certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the sauté station during dinner service.
• Prepare and execute pasta, seafood, chicken, and other sauté dishes to standard.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation of every dish.
• Work efficiently during busy dinner service.
• Season and cook to order per customer preferences.
• Keep station clean, organized, and stocked throughout service.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team for timely orders.
• Assist with prep and other back-of-house tasks as needed.
• Help with food storage, labeling, and rotation.

Skills

Sauté station

Cooking techniques

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Recipe adherence

Food safety

Reliable transportation

Job description

Vito's Italian Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Sauté Chef/Cook to lead the sauté station during dinner service, preparing pasta, seafood, chicken, and other sauté dishes to restaurant standards. Candidates should work quickly under pressure, follow recipes, maintain station cleanliness, and communicate with the kitchen team to ensure timely, accurate orders.

Food safety, reliability, and pride in delivering high-quality food are essential.