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Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Kitchen Prep Seasonal Job at Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, FL, US


Job Description

Job Description
The Flagler Museum is currently hiring experienced fine-dining restaurant staff for the 2024-2025 winter season. Become part of the service team and enjoy a breathtaking work setting, exceptional reimbursement, and agreeable hours, located on idyllic Palm Beach Island. Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark, and open to the public as The Flagler Museum, offering self-guided tours, changing exhibitions, and special learning programs.


Our Railcar 91 Tea Room hosts a formal afternoon tea service, inside the iconic Flagler-Kenan Pavilion. The prix-fixe pre-set menu includes a selection of savory tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and traditional sweets, all complemented by the Museums signature Tea and pink lemonade.


We are open six days a week. The hours are 8:30-5pm. No evenings. Every guest pre-pays an 18% automatic gratuity. Tips are then pooled and distributed via bi-monthly paychecks. There is no alcohol service. Training begins early October. Our Tea Service season starts Thanksgiving Weekend and continues through Mother's Day.


The Kitchen Prep position is a professional, high volume, fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen position. Prep prepares and assembles tea sandwiches, baked goods, and desserts in a timely, consistent fashion. Follows established recipes, tea tray set up, and garnish placement to the exact degree and has an attention to final details. Prep has an agreeable can-do attitude, especially when under pressure. Attention to safety and knowledge of basic knife skills, with an understanding of basic kitchen equipment usage. This individual is comfortable in a kitchen setting, and sets up a station with limited supervision at a high level of expertise. After service time, responsibilities include dishes, daily afternoon cleaning checklist, monthly cleaning checklist, and seasonal cleaning duties. Takes negative customer feedback in a non-defensive manner. Ensures impeccable standards of kitchen cleanliness and food safe food handling as outlined in food protection guidelines. Maintains a methodically organized work station and possesses an openness and willingness to learn. Culinary education would be a huge asset.

Proven experience as prep cook/ sandwich maker preferred

Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a kitchen

Food Safe certification or willingness to be certified.

A team player with excellent communication skills

Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

Ability to stand for up to eight hours, eight hour shift

The Flagler Museum is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to participate in a mandatory background check and drug screening.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
Shift:

  • Day shift
Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person