Onsite Cook - Part Time Seasonal (Indian Lake Estates)

Role: Onsite Cook - Part Time

Location: Indian Lake Estates, FL

Community: Indian Lake Estates

Pay Range: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Type: Part Time-Seasonal

Typical Schedule: Expected Seasonal Schedule will be November 2026- March 2027. Weekends and evenings/night required

Company Summary

RealManage Elevated Onsite is a division of RealManage, a company that specializes in the management of community associations with onsite staff. Our mission is to provide the best possible lifestyle HOA management services to our partner communities by encompassing the Best People, Best Technology, and Best Service reputation of RealManage and its CiraConnect division. The RealManage Elevated Onsite professional staff has decades of experience managing age-restricted communities, luxury high-rise condominiums, co-ops, urban mixed-use, and large-scale single-family developments with complex amenities. Our focus is on customer service and lifestyle for the residents and the boards we serve- ensuring that the community receives the finest management in the industry.

RealManage Elevated Onsite is a values-based company with the following values as our guiding principles:

• Integrity: we always do the right thing.
• Respect: for our customers, employees and company; mutual respect is the cornerstone for every RealManage relationship.
• Selflessness: more than teamwork; we are part of something special and much larger than any of us.
• Personal Relationships: we are a professional services company; people do business with people they like.
• Always Improving: never satisfied, always learning, and always growing; one is either getting worse or getting better...never staying the same. At RealManage, we are always getting better.

Join RealManage Elevated Onsite fast-growing team where energy, teamwork, innovation, and contribution are highly valued.

Each branch proudly serves a diverse mix of single-family, townhome, and condominium communities. These community associations are of all sizes, from small communities to large, master-planned communities.

RealManage has earned the prestigious Certified™ recognition from Great Place to Work®, a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership excellence. This accolade is a testament to the positive feedback from our employees about their RealManage experience.

Community Summary

Indian Lake Estates (ILE) is a large, planned rural residential and commercial gated community with more than 7500 acres and 700 residences. The community includes fishing, boating, golfing and country club activities along with postal, church, dining, pier, and lake front facilities.

The Corporation employs a staff in the Office, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Golf course and Roads & Grounds maintenance.  Social events, Library, and cultural activities are voluntarily run and managed by Community volunteers.  These volunteers contribute to the enjoyment of life in our Community.  We have well-established Clubs and Groups and there is always room for new ones!

Volunteers also make up the Board of Directors and the various Committees that guide the professional staff and oversee the workings of the Corporation.  Everything from Finance Committee to Beautification is managed by committees who make recommendations to the Board in its policy-making role.  Board Members and community members work together in these committees which meet at least once a month.

We are located approximately 15 miles east of Frostproof, FL and 17 miles south-east of Lake Wales, FL, at the intersection of SR 60 and CR 630, close to the southeastern tip of Polk County. The Cape Kennedy Spaceport is 55 miles to our east. Orlando, with its internationally renowned family focused Disney World, is 45 miles to our north-east. The crystal white beaches of Florida’s gulf coast and Tampa Bay are an hour drive due west. We are the very heart of “Central Florida” far from its maddening crowds but close to the best of everything.

Role Summary

The Onsite Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals in a fast-paced kitchen while ensuring that food meets quality standards and customer preferences. Attention to detail, food safety, and consistency are essential to success in this role. The cook also supports overall kitchen workflow by handling additional tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Ensure all orders are prepared as per customer request
• Keep a sanitized, safe, and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Plus, other work-related tasks as needed

Disclaimer

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve based on Board direction and community needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Proven cooking, cleaning, and preparation experience in a restaurant setting required
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (preparation, grilling, frying, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation and safety procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
• Ability to work weekends and evenings required
• Food Handlers Certification Required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach frequently.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally heavier with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and machinery safely.
• Visual acuity to inspect equipment, read gauges, and perform detailed tasks.
• Hearing ability to detect alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in noisy environments.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise, outdoors).
• Ability to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, on-call, and overtime as required.

Pay and Benefits

$17.00 – $18.00 per hour (depending on experience)

EEO & Values Statement

RealManage is a values‑based, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ADA Statement

RealManage is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at hr@ciramail.com.

Salary : $17 - $18