Seasonal Prep Cook: Precision Kitchen & Service

Palm House; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida, seeks a Seasonal Prep Cook to support our culinary team from October through May. You will follow recipes, prepare ingredients, and maintain clean, organized stations to help chefs deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate is dependable, eager to learn, and committed to food safety and quality. This seasonal role offers hands-on kitchen experience in a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation or commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of knife skills, ingredient preparation, and cooking methods.
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation lists, and verbal instructions accurately.
• Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and proper storage practices.
• Culinary education or training is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and complete required food safety training.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut, and portion fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other ingredients according to kitchen specifications.
• Prepare dressings, sauces, stocks, garnishes, and other assigned recipe components.
• Measure and weigh ingredients accurately to maintain consistent quality and portions.
• Follow standardized recipes, preparation lists, and instructions from culinary leadership.
• Assist with basic cooking tasks and preparation of cold dishes as assigned.
• Check ingredients for freshness and report quality concerns promptly.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Follow recipes

Food safety

Culinary training

Willingness to learn

Dependability

Punctuality

Education

Culinary education or training

Job description

Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida, seeks a Seasonal Prep Cook to support our culinary team from October through May. You will follow recipes, prepare ingredients, and maintain clean, organized stations to help chefs deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate is dependable, eager to learn, and committed to food safety and quality. This seasonal role offers hands-on kitchen experience in a luxury hospitality setting.