Sauté Chef / Sauté Cook

Vito’s Italian Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL (Saint Johns County) is looking for an experienced and dependable Sauté Chef/Cook to join our team. We are looking for someone who is self-driven, ambitious, reliable, and takes pride in preparing high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen. We are only open for dinner service – Tues-Sun. Pay is TBD based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the sauté station during service
• Prepare and execute pasta, seafood, chicken, and other sauté dishes according to recipe and restaurant standards
• Maintain consistency, quality, and proper presentation of every dish
• Work efficiently and accurately during busy dinner service
• Properly season and cook food to order and customer preferences
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station throughout service
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate orders
• Assist with prep and other BOH responsibilities as needed
• Help maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation

Qualifications

• Previous experience working a sauté station in a busy restaurant is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, especially sautéing
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain portion and quality standards
• Food safety and handling certification preferred
• Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic
• RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS A MUST

We are looking for someone who wants to be an important part of our kitchen team and takes pride in delivering excellent food and service.

We look forward to hearing from you!