PGA Golf Properties Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the PGA of America, advances the PGA’s objectives to promote enjoyment and involvement in the game, by providing accessible world-class championship golf courses, research, education, licensing and advisory services.


Working in a fun and professional atmosphere, we offer our employees competitive benefits and compensation and the opportunity to perform in an exciting environment. The PGA strives to provide a work environment that is respectful and supportive and allows a balance between professional and personal life.

Line Cook II - Full Time - Port St. Lucie, FL

We are currently hiring for a Line Cook II who will be responsible for working closely with the Executive Chef, serving in the capacity as a line leader as needed; assisting with the execution and planning, as well as preparing and serving all items and recipes in-house.  Assist in daily purchases and inventories, as well as daily prep lists and shift sheets.  Assists in the creation of daily specials as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Represents the PGA of America in the utmost professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Assist the Executive Chef by serving as a leader as needed on the assigned line, meal period or banquet event. Regularly assigned to execute banquet events and meal periods in the absence of Executive Chef and be able to maintain all standards in place.

Work hand in hand with all Line Cooks and serve in a training capacity for all line positions.

Assist the Executive Chef with daily purchasing and inventories.

Create daily specials which fall in line with all presentation and cost standards.

Follow, execute, and help plan recipes, procedures, and plate-ups related to line cooking in a timely fashion.

Master all stations in the kitchen, soups, sauces, protein butcheries, presentations, meal production times, and prep sheet administration. Master all food production and its coordination with a meal and serving hours, so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.

Portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces and garnish servings.

Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition, which includes washing pots and pans.

Keep refrigerators and dry good shelves clean and organized.

Maintain a sterile kitchen that requires an understanding of chemical usage which pertains to the kitchen environment, as well as, has the ability to break down and reset all kitchen equipment.

Attend in-service training and educational seminars as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Four (4) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge in advanced knife skills, and the ability to butcher and prepare all proteins and store them in their proper setting.  Advanced knowledge of soups and sauces, as well as prep sheet production.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Requires special emphasis on sound judgment and understanding of legal concepts and local, state, and federal laws relevant to all aspects of the food and beverage industry.

COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK

Work harmoniously with others to get a job done, responds positively to instructions and procedures and is able to work well with staff while maintaining relationships, which breed productive disagreement and debate.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.  Get firsthand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services.  Act with the customer in mind and establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Food Handler’s certificate

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds required on a daily basis. 

We offer:

Health & Wellness

We promote preventative care and encourage wellness by offering a variety of benefits and resources to help employees and their families lead healthy lives.

​Competitive medical, dental, & vision plans       

Benefits Helpline

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible hours, days, nights, and weekends
Golf privileges and the opportunity to learn the game

Discounts in Food & Beverage and in the Golf Shop

Financial

​401K with employer match  

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match

Individual Retirement Counseling         

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

We Offer:

Flexible hours, days, nights, and weekends


401k Plan offered to all staff


Golf privileges and the opportunity to learn the game


Discounts in Food & Beverage and in the Golf Shop

For more information on the PGA Golf Club, please visit the PGA Golf Club’s website at www.pgavillage.com.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  

PGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, to ensure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of the organization, every staff member employed by the PGA shall be selected under fair employment procedures that provide equal employment opportunities to all people. DFWP.