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Join the line at DeRomo’s Restaurant in Bonita Springs!

We are a fun, relaxed, upscale authentic Italian restaurant. We’re looking for a professional sauté cook to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and set up stations for the menu. To succeed here, you must have a passion for cooking and set the bar high for food quality. You should also enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Sauté Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment. As a Sauté Cook, you will play a crucial role in our kitchen, ensuring that meals are prepared to perfection while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies, including turning on all equipment needed for the day’s functions.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Clean, cut, cook, and properly store meat, fish, and poultry.
• Ensure the highest quality, presentation, and freshness of all foods served.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient service during peak hours.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, including workstations and equipment.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors at the end of each meal period and after each spill; empty and clean all trash cans when full or at the end of the shift.
• Assist in stocking and rotating food items on a daily basis.
• Assist in the taking of monthly inventories.
• Stock paper towels and hand soap at both hand sinks in the kitchen.
• Clean kitchen equipment such as vent hoods, steam tables, hot boxes, vapor box, carts, speed racks, ovens, grills, etc.; clean and organize storerooms.
• Notify the supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Prep certain staple foods (salads, cut potatoes, cut meat, etc.).
• Follow executive or sous chef’s instructions and maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and proper handling of food products.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a cook in the food industry, preferably in fine dining or restaurant settings.
• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Familiarity with menu planning and the ability to adapt recipes based on seasonal ingredients.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience working in a dietary aide or similar role is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with industry’s best practices.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• STD/LTD, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Dining and Travel Discounts
• Special offers from business partners
• Discount programs for selected cell phone providers

DeRomo’s Gourmet Market and Restaurant is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.