Lead Sauté Cook

Colonial Country Club located in Fort Myers FL is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for aâFull-Time Lead Sauté Cook ! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn contribute and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part ofâTroon you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Position Summary
The Lead Sauté Cook oversees sauté station operations while preparing high-quality menu items to established recipes and presentation standards. This role provides leadership to the culinary team ensures efficient service maintains food quality and safety standards and assists with training and development of kitchen staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily sauté station operations and support kitchen staff during service.
• Prepare proteins vegetables sauces pasta and specialty dishes according to recipes and chef specifications.
• Ensure food quality consistency portion control and presentation standards are met.
• Coordinate ticket flow and communicate effectively with the Chef Expo and line staff.
• Train mentor and support cooks as needed.
• Maintain proper food storage labeling dating and rotation (FIFO).
• Ensure compliance with food safety sanitation and temperature-control standards.
• Monitor product quality inventory levels and kitchen organization.
• Assist with prep specials banquets and other culinary operations.
• Help control food waste and support cost-conscious kitchen practices.
• Maintain a clean organized and service-ready workstation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by culinary leadership.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional cooking experience including significant sauté experience.
• Previous lead cook or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sauté techniques sauces temperature control and food safety.
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced high-volume environment.

Certifications

• Current ServSafe Food Handler certification (or equivalent) required.
• Alcohol certification (RBS or equivalent) as required by local regulations.

Benefits & Other Compensation: This position includes eligibility for the following benefits subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms conditions and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies which may be amended at the Companys discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale AZ Troon is the worlds largest professional club management company that specializes in services in golf hospitality and residential communities.âWith more than 900 locations in 45 states and 27 countries Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.âGuided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic consciously kind and humbly prosperousâTroon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.âLearn more atâ .â

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