What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook- All Levels Welcome!! position at Wild Dunes Resort?
**Resort Cook Positions (Cook I, II, III – Entry-Level to Senior Cook)**
**We Offer Excellent Benefits:**
- Free room nights and discounted rates for friends and family
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time and part-time employees
- Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- The best colleague dining facility in the Charleston region
**Job Description:**
We are seeking cooks of all skill levels for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. As a Resort Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and garnishing dishes in various dining venues. This role ensures high-quality food execution in both restaurant and catering settings throughout the resort.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Assist in the preparation and daily production of menu items for restaurants, room service, and other outlets
- Adhere to resort, state, and federal food health and safety standards
- Strive to deliver high-quality, consistent food products
- Under the direction of the chef, monitor and maintain ingredients, supplies, and equipment
- Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Embody the Hyatt values of Respect, Integrity, Humility, Empathy, Creativity, and Fun
**Position Levels:**
1. **Entry-Level Cook (Cook I / Prep Cook):**
- Assist with food preparation by chopping ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- Support higher-level cooks in executing dishes while learning fundamental cooking techniques.
2. **Line Cook (Cook II):**
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
- Efficiently manage a designated station while ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety.
- Assist with inventory management and collaborate with the culinary team for smooth kitchen operations.
3. **Lead Cook (Cook III / Senior Line Cook):**
- Oversee a specific kitchen station, ensuring timely and high-quality dish preparation.
- Assist in menu execution, train junior cooks, and maintain consistency in food presentation.
- Support kitchen leadership in inventory maintenance and upholding safety standards.
**Qualifications:**
**Working Conditions:**
- Must be able to work in various weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat).
- Must frequently walk, climb in and out of vehicles, and occasionally climb stairs.
- Must be able to stand for long periods.
- Must be able to repetitively lift, push, pull, and carry up to 15 lbs frequently, 25 lbs often, and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
- Must frequently twist, bend, and squat, and occasionally kneel, crawl, or climb a ladder.
- Must frequently perform repetitive hand and arm movements, pushing, pulling, simple grasping, and occasionally squeezing, overhead reaching, and fine manipulation.
Salary : $17 - $22