Line Cook

Fort Myers, FL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.75 - $18.50

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job Description

The Verandah Club, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a premier private club offering an exceptional lifestyle experience to its members. The club boasts two championship golf courses, state-of-the-art tennis facilities, a swim center with a heated outdoor pool, and a variety of casual and fine dining options available year-round. Known for its strong community atmosphere and banquet services, the Verandah Club prides itself on creating unforgettable culinary and service experiences for its members and guests. The club's culture emphasizes teamwork, respect, and delivering exceptional experiences. It also supports its team members by providing a rewarding workplace environment that values work-life balance. This makes the Verandah Club not just a place to work but a community where employees can grow and thrive professionally and personally.

The Verandah Club is currently seeking skilled and passionate Line Cooks to join its dynamic culinary team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and provides a comprehensive benefits package. As a Line Cook, you will work under the guidance of experienced chefs and the Executive Chef to prepare high-quality dishes that meet the club’s standards for taste, presentation, and portion control. Your role will be integral in ensuring that every member and guest enjoys a memorable dining experience. You will be expected to follow standardized recipes carefully, maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, and help manage inventory and supplies. This job is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are looking to advance their culinary careers in a prestigious private club setting.

Beyond preparing food to order, Line Cooks at the Verandah Club have the opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence and hospitality that has made the club a distinguished entity in the Fort Myers community. With benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off, the Verandah Club supports its employees' health, financial security, and overall well-being. The role demands excellent physical stamina and the ability to work efficiently while upholding strict safety and sanitation standards. By joining the Verandah Club culinary team, you become part of a respected establishment that places great importance on quality, community, and the development of its team members.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
proven experience as cook
ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
maintain food handlers or managers certificate
excellent physical condition and stamina
very good communication skills
ability to follow all sanitation procedures

Job Qualifications

Proven experience as cook
experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware
knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods including grilling, baking, boiling
ability to follow all sanitation procedures
ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
very good communication skills
excellent physical condition and stamina
high school diploma or equivalent
diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage

Job Duties

Comply with written standardized food recipes and beverages to ensure the production of consistent quality and portion control, receives and checks food and supplies into the kitchen and storerooms, maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas, complete opening and closing checklists, 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