Sauté Cook — Greek Kitchen, High-Volume Team

Parea Greek Taverna; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Dental Insurance option

Vision Insurance option

401k with company matching

Paid time off program

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

Parea Greek Taverna in Maitland, FL is seeking a Sauté Cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen team. You’ll prepare and cook a variety of Greek menu items, ensuring proper portioning, timing, and adherence to food safety standards.

We value teamwork and reliability, with shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior sauté experience is preferred; care for guests and a strong work ethic are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Kitchen background and experience in a busy, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain quality.
• Strong communication and team collaboration in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Standards & Recipes: Adhere to portions, cooking methods, kitchen policies, dietary guidelines, and recipes for complete consistency.
• Sauté Execution: Flawlessly execute Greek pan specialties using precise searing, blistering, and pan-tossing for proteins, seafood, and vegetables.
• Line Coordination: Sync ticket cook times with grill, fry, and expo stations to serve complex tables simultaneously.
• Stock & Logistics: Move supplies between storage and work areas, receiving and storing items in designated spots.
• Food Storage: Store all food in properly labeled containers to prevent spoilage and uphold food safety regulations.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Clean and sanitize all workstations, tables, shelves, equipment, and floors continuously.
• Equipment & Ops: Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and preparation tools safely while notifying supervisors of maintenance issues.
• Inventory & Communication: Maintain high guest standards by alerting supervisors of low stock for timely ordering.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members to manage high-volume prep efficiently under kitchen pressure.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Parea Greek Taverna in Maitland, FL is seeking a Sauté Cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen team. You’ll prepare and cook a variety of Greek menu items, ensuring proper portioning, timing, and adherence to food safety standards.

We value teamwork and reliability, with shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior sauté experience is preferred; care for guests and a strong work ethic are essential for success in this role.