Line Cook

Hampton Golf • Port Charlotte, FL

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Kings Gate Golf Club is hiring dependable, motivated Line Cooks for its Food & Beverage team in Port Charlotte, Florida. The role prepares food as directed by the Chef or General Manager and cooks items to order in a timely manner, following recipe cards to ensure consistent preparation, portions, and garnishes. The Line Cook helps provide excellent food products while maintaining cost controls and supporting dining service for members and guests.

The position is hourly and nonexempt, with part-time positions available. Working hours are according to shift assignments. Work is primarily indoors, with potential exposure to sharp or rapidly moving equipment, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals, and flying golf balls. The employee may also be asked to perform other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a cook.
• Experience using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Very good communication skills.
• Good organizational and verbal skills.
• Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitor and develop subordinates, visually monitor operation areas, and write and read member communications.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina; ability to perform moderate physical work, lift up to 40 pounds and frequently lift up to 30 pounds, and perform bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.
• Ability to consistently lift, carry, and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 pounds or more, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Diploma from a culinary school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food as directed by the Chef or General Manager and cook orders in a timely manner.
• Follow standardized food recipes and beverage procedures to ensure consistent quality, portion control, preparation, cooking, and garnishing.
• Receive and inspect food and supplies, check them against invoices and orders, and verify product freshness.
• Store new and reusable products at appropriate temperatures and in proper wrapping.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas as instructed by the Chef or General Manager.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Protect Club assets and work within Hampton Golf's guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints.
• Maintain a Food Handlers or Managers Certificate.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED