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Job Title: Cook

Department: Food & Beverage
Reports To: Executive Chef / Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

The Cook is responsible for preparing high quality food items in accordance with resort standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines. This role supports daily kitchen operations while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, team oriented, and passionate about delivering an exceptional dining experience in a fast paced beach resort setting.

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards




• Assist with food prep, line cooking, and plating for restaurant service, banquets, and special events




• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and kitchen areas




• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations




• Properly handle, label, store, and rotate food products to ensure freshness and minimize waste




• Communicate effectively with kitchen leadership and front of house teams to support smooth service




• Assist with receiving and stocking kitchen supplies as needed




• Support team members and assist in other kitchen duties as assigned

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, or resort environment preferred




• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices




• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail




• Strong teamwork skills and a positive, service oriented attitude




• Availability to work flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time




• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds




• Ability to bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions




• Ability to work in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures, including heat and humidity

This position is based in a high energy, beach resort kitchen environment and may involve exposure to hot surfaces, sharp tools, and wet or slippery floors.