Cook I Island Oaks RV Resort
About The Position
Island Oaks RV Resort is seeking a dependable, energetic, and guest-focused Cook I to join its Food & Beverage team. The Cook I prepares high-quality food in accordance with recipes, food safety standards, and presentation guidelines while supporting an exceptional dining experience for resort guests. The position supports daily kitchen operations, maintains a clean and organized work environment, and collaborates with the culinary team to ensure efficient service. The Cook I is expected to serve as a positive role model, follow company policies and safety procedures, and help create a welcoming atmosphere for guests and team members. The role requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events, as business needs require. Work takes place in a fast-paced kitchen environment that may be hot and humid. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to meet the position’s physical requirements, including standing and walking for extended periods; frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Island Oaks RV Resort describes its team environment as fun and welcoming, and states that team members are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth. NDM Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Food Safety Certification.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Knowledge of basic knife skills, food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen equipment.
- Understanding of food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety practices.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to follow recipes and established procedures.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Positive, guest-service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, with frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to work in hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environments.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is preferred; it may be required within a designated timeframe.
- At least one year of professional cooking, line cook, prep cook, restaurant, resort, hospitality, or food service experience is preferred.
- Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Assist with food preparation, including washing, cutting, chopping, measuring, and organizing ingredients.
- Ensure food quality, taste, appearance, and temperature meet established standards.
- Test foods to determine proper preparation and holding temperatures.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
- Maintain food production logs, temperature records, cleaning schedules, and assigned checklists.
- Follow sanitation, food storage, labeling, and FIFO rotation procedures.
- Keep workstations, kitchen equipment, storage areas, and food preparation surfaces clean and sanitized.
- Assist with inventory control, stock rotation, and receiving deliveries.
- Notify management of low inventory, equipment issues, or maintenance needs.
- Communicate menu specials, product shortages, and quality concerns to supervisors and service staff.
- Support kitchen opening and closing procedures.
- Work collaboratively with team members to provide timely and efficient service during peak periods.
- Follow company, local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and guests.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and management.
- Support team goals and contribute to hospitality and service excellence.
- Follow company safety and security policies and promptly report unsafe conditions, accidents, or injuries.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Team members are valued and supported.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Fun and welcoming resort work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
