Cook III - Restaurant
About The Position
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Cook III to support the Restaurant Chef and prepare food for restaurant, room service, and food outlet meals. The position assists with made-to-order preparation, visually inspects food before service, and helps ensure dishes meet department and resort leadership quality standards. It also contributes to clean, safe, and organized kitchen and storage areas, minimizes waste, and supports efficient production. The Cook III prepares made-to-order food consistently and with care and quality. The role pays $15–$16 per hour and is based at one of the listed Kalahari locations: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; Sandusky, Ohio; Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania; Round Rock, Texas; or Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Requirements
- Comfort with basic culinary math, including proportions, percentages, measurements, and volume.
- Strong interpersonal, guest service, and organizational skills, with effective time management.
- Ability to remain focused and detail-oriented in a fast-paced kitchen while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work well with others, demonstrate flexibility and patience, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Knowledge of current food trends, with attention to quality, production, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy, somewhat stressful environment, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and attend to detail.
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending, and kneeling, and to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds without restriction.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- 2–3+ years of experience in a high-volume restaurant, food, or concessions production kitchen, or experience in a similar capacity.
Responsibilities
- Support the Restaurant Chef and prepare food for restaurant, room service, and food outlet meals.
- Assist with made-to-order food preparation.
- Visually inspect food before it is served and help ensure dishes meet quality standards.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized kitchen and storage areas.
- Help minimize waste and support efficient production.
- Prepare made-to-order food consistently, carefully, and with quality.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities with promotion from within.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday compensation.
- Health coverage for full-time associates.
- Dental coverage for full-time associates.
- Vision coverage for full-time associates.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Discounts and perks at all resorts.
- Education assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
