Major League Baseball is looking for a Cook in the Food & Beverage department to prepare and serve high-quality meals using a variety of cooking methods and techniques at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC). While primarily supporting the dining services kitchen, this role also assists with concessions and catering production as needed, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation across all JRTC food outlets. The Cook upholds production guidelines, standardized recipes, and food safety standards to deliver an exceptional dining experience for all guests.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to JRTC recipes, ensuring quality, portioning, and presentation standards are met
- Support food production across dining services, concessions, and catering operations as assigned
- Set up and maintain workstations with required ingredients, tools, and cooking equipment
- Check the quality of ingredients and prepare them for use (washing, chopping, peeling, slicing, cutting proteins, etc.)
- Cook food using a variety of methods and equipment, including flat tops, grills, broilers, steamers, ovens, fryers, smokers, and outdoor grills across multiple venues (stadium, concessions, and outdoor events)
- Monitor food temperatures during preparation and cooking, adjusting as needed to ensure food safety
- Complete prep lists and production tasks as assigned by the Chef Manager on duty
- Label, rotate, and store all food and ingredients properly, ensuring FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices are followed
- Maintain organization and cleanliness in designated storage areas (freezers, reach-ins, and walk-ins), including checking and recording temperature logs daily
- Follow standardized recipes, measuring and portioning ingredients accurately
- Present and garnish dishes according to service standards
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation throughout each shift
- Assist with other Food & Beverage tasks as needed, including food prep, line service, dishwashing, dining room operations, and event support
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Food & Beverage leadership team
Qualifications & Skills
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
- At least one year of cooking experience required; institutional, catering, or high-volume kitchen experience preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid food handler certification
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Physical stamina and mobility, including ability to reach, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with guests, co-workers, and managers
- Time management and critical thinking skills; ability to follow directions and adapt to changing demands
- Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment
Top MLB Perks
- Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise
- Complimentary or discounted tickets to special events at JRTC
- JRTC Employee & Family appreciation events
The Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), operated by Major League Baseball (MLB) located in Vero Beach, Florida, serves as a year-round hub for amateur development initiatives and events designed to diversify and strengthen the talent pipelines of baseball and softball. We are the permanent home to several signature youth-focused events and programs, such as the Nike RBI World Series and the Hank Aaron Invitational, which teach players how to succeed on and off the field. The historic facility, formerly known as Dodgertown, was renamed Jackie Robinson Training Complex in honor of its trailblazing namesake.
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Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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