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Kitchen Cook

WaTiki Resort
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026 CLOSED ON 8/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Cook position at WaTiki Resort?

Join the team at WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort in Box Elder, SD, we offer a multitude of compelling reasons to make us your workplace of choice:

Warm and Friendly Atmosphere: Experience a welcoming and inclusive environment with a great team dynamic, fostering camaraderie and support among colleagues.

Excellent Benefits and Competitive Pay: Enjoy great benefits and competitive pay, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are rewarded accordingly.

Incentives for Success: Receive incentives for meeting and exceeding budget goals, providing motivation and recognition for your contributions to the resort's success.

Room for Growth: Discover ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the resort, supported by mentoring and guidance from experienced professionals.

Backed by LIV Hospitality: You'll thrive in your role with our comprehensive support and exclusive perks:

  • Hotel Discounts: Enjoy reduced rates at LIV properties for your travels.
  • Dining Deals: Get discounts on food and beverages at our outlets.
  • WaTiki® Waterpark Passes: Enjoy family passes for WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark.
  • Starbucks Offers: Buy one get one free at Liv Hospitality Starbucks.
  • Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar Access: Experience Juniper at Vertex with complimentary access.
  • AJ's Wicked Salon & Spa: Enjoy 10% off products and services.
  • Gaming Benefits: Get $5 Free Play at Cadillac Jack's and Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort.
  • Sol Vibe Discounts: Receive 20% off products and services at Sol Vibe.

At WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort, you'll find more than just a job—you'll discover a fulfilling and rewarding career path surrounded by a warm and friendly atmosphere, great benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and become part of our dedicated team today.

 

Qualifications:

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
  • Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks
  • Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
  • Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
  • Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
  • Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • 2 years' experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry
  • Able to read and follow standardized recipes
  • Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
  • Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
  • ServeSafe Certification preferred

Skills

  • Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Cooks to prepare meals during our dining hours
  • Maintain accurate food inventories
  • Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures
  • Rotate stock items as per established procedures
  • Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts
  • Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift

Benefits for full-time Associates

  • Health /dental /vision /life
  • 401k plan with 3% match after 1 year of employment
  • Company-wide discounts on hotel rooms and restaurants

 We offer daily pay to all Associates through ZayZoon!!! 

An equal-opportunity employer

 

Salary : $16 - $22

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