The Verandah Club, a private Golf and Country Club in beautiful Ft. Myers, FL., is seeking Line Cooks to join our F&B Team!
Pay: starts at $23 an hour
Full-time and part-time positions available
Full-time team members will qualify for medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k with company match and paid time off.
The Verandah Club features two championship golf courses, state of the art tennis, swim center with a heated outdoor pool, along with year round casual and formal dining and banquet services, offering our members and guests a truly memorable culinary and dining experience.
Our Culture and Values provides Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.
Job purpose
Prepares food as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef of the club. Cooks to order in a timely manner and issues to servers as ordered based on details provided by recipe cards to ensure menu plate consistency, i.e. preparation, portioning and garnishing of foods. Provide excellence in product and maintains cost controls.
Duties and responsibilities
- Comply with written standardized food recipes and beverages to ensure the production of consistent quality and portion control, i.e. sizes of portions, methods of preparation, cooking, garnishing of foods, and sees that the food is prepared as ordered.
- Receives and checks food and supplies into the kitchen and storerooms i.e. inspect condition of contents, checks against invoices & orders, and freshness of product. Stores new and reuse products in proper temperatures and proper wrappings.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas as instructed by the Chef or General Manager.
- Complete opening and closing checklists as outlined by the Chef or General Manager.
- Protect the assets of the Club.
- Operate within the guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.
- Maintain Food Handlers or Managers Certificate.
- Assist with other duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as cook
- Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
- Ability to work in a team
- Very good communication skills
- Excellent physical condition and stamina
High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
Pay starts at $23 per hour