Line Cook

Now Hiring: Line Cooks
Location: The Verandah Club – Fort Myers, FL

Pay: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Schedule: Full-time and Part-time positions available

We’re seeking skilled and dependable Line Cooks to join our Food & Beverage team. This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about food, take pride in presentation and consistency, and thrive in a team-oriented, high-quality kitchen environment.

As a Line Cook, you'll play a key role in preparing and executing dishes for both casual and fine dining, as well as banquet events. We offer a supportive, professional work culture, a beautiful setting, and room to grow within a high-end hospitality operation.

Full-time team members are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

About The Verandah Club:

The Verandah Club offers a premier lifestyle experience with two championship golf courses, state-of-the-art tennis facilities, a swim center with a heated outdoor pool, and year-round casual and fine dining. With banquet services and a strong community atmosphere, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable culinary and service experiences.

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Apply today to be part of a team where hospitality, quality, and community come together.

Job title

Line Cook

Reports to

Executive Chef

Classification

Hourly Full-time, Part-time, Nonexempt 

Working Hours

According to shift assignments

Job purpose

Prepares food as directed by the Chef or General Manager 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

Working conditions

Work is primarily indoors.  Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job related duties as requested.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the