Saute Cook

Hampton Golf - Laurel Oak Country Club (Hampton Golf Inc.)•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

Laurel Oak Country Club is seeking a Sauté Cook to prepare high-quality sautéed dishes for members and guests. Working as part of the culinary team, the cook prepares food as directed by the Executive Chef or General Manager and ensures timely execution, consistent presentation, adherence to recipes, product quality, and cost controls. The position is hourly and full-time, though the job description’s classification also lists part-time. Work hours are determined by shift assignments. The role involves preparing ingredients and mise en place, cooking a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables using sauté techniques, and coordinating with kitchen staff to serve dishes on time. The cook maintains clean and organized work areas, follows food safety and food-handling procedures, completes opening and closing checklists, cares for equipment and Club assets, follows Hampton Golf policies, and maintains a Food Handlers or Managers Certificate. Other related duties may be assigned. Work is primarily indoors. Potential exposures include sharp utensils, moving equipment, harmful chemicals, and flying golf balls. The position requires standing for extended periods and performing physical tasks that may include lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, pushing, and grasping. Lifting requirements include up to 50 pounds, with specified frequent and constant lifting limits; the description also mentions carrying sports equipment weighing 50 or more pounds and sustaining aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Requirements

Proven experience as a line cook or in a similar culinary role.
Proficiency in sauté cooking techniques.
Strong knife skills and familiarity with standard kitchen equipment.
Solid understanding of cooking methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling.
Strong time-management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
Ability to follow directions and recipes accurately.
Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform moderate physical work, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, and grasping.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including lifting up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to carry and load equipment weighing 50 or more pounds and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training or a culinary degree.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients and mise en place for the sauté station.
Execute sautéed dishes quickly, precisely, and consistently according to prep sheets and standardized recipes.
Cook meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables using sauté techniques.
Coordinate with other cooks and kitchen staff to ensure dishes are prepared and served on time.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards in work areas.
Follow food storage and handling procedures in compliance with health regulations.
Complete opening and closing checklists as directed by the Chef or General Manager.
Protect Club assets by following operational guidelines and maintaining equipment.
Work within the guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints established by Hampton Golf.
Maintain a Food Handlers or Managers Certificate.
Perform other duties as needed.