SAUTE COOK

Now Hiring Saut Cook

Laurel Oak Country Club | Sarasota, FL

Pay: $21 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Full-time team members are eligible for a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Laurel Oak Country Club is looking for a skilled Saut Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you'll work alongside our chefs to prepare quality dishes for our members and guests while helping create an exceptional dining experience. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that values quality and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you!

Located in Sarasota, Florida, Laurel Oak Country Club is a premier, family-oriented private club offering exceptional golf, dining, social, and recreational experiences for its members and guests. With two exceptional golf courses, a 45,000-square-foot clubhouse, and a diverse culinary program, Laurel Oak offers an exciting and dynamic environment for an experienced culinary professional.

Our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and delivering exceptional experiences while supporting our team members with a rewarding workplace and a healthy work-life balance.

Saute' Cook

Reports to: Executive Chef

Classification: Hourly Full-time, Part-time, Nonexempt

Working Hours: According to shift assignments

Job purpose: The Saut Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality sauted dishes as directed by the Executive Chef or General Manager. This role ensures timely execution, consistency in presentation, and adherence to recipe specifications. Provide excellence in product and maintains cost controls.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients and mise en place for saut station.
• Execute sauted dishes with speed, precision, and consistency, following prep sheets and standardized recipes.
• Cooks a variety of dishes using the saute' method, including meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables
• Collaborate with other Cooks and kitchen staff to ensure dishes are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards in all work areas.
• Follow proper food storage and handling procedures in compliance with health regulations.
• Complete opening and closing checklists as outlined by the Chef or General Manager.
• Assist in protecting the Club's assets by following operational guidelines and maintaining equipment.
• 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 a line cook or in a similar culinary role.
• Proficient in saute cooking techniques.
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with standard kitchen equipment.
• Solid understanding of various cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Excellent 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 required; culinary training or degree is a plus.

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 ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., up to 30 lbs. frequently and up to 10 lbs. constantly. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.