J1 Visa Program- Cook

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill•Destin, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing all food items in an efficient fashion according to Fudpucker’s high quality standards. This includes portioning and preparing food items prior to cooking, as well as plating and garnishing cooked items. A key part of the role is maintaining a sanitary kitchen work area. Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill, celebrating its 43rd Anniversary, prides itself on a culture of employee development through constructive training, focusing on life skills. The company has a strong and enduring employee culture, is locally owned and operated, and supports various meaningful causes such as animal conservation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, local school systems, and arts programs.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.
Must be able to work flexible hours; Monday through Sunday.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent desired.
Prior food preparation experience desired.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all food items are prepared and presented in accordance with Fudpucker’s recipes, portions, and quality standards.
Works harmoniously with all restaurant personnel to ensure quick, responsive service to customers including special requests and complaints.
Checks the quality and freshness of food products.
Takes measures to avoid food spoilage and control waste.
Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes supplies, equipment, assigned workstation and surrounding areas prior to the end of each shift.
Complies with all Fudpucker’s policies and procedures as per the Employee Handbook.
May assist others and perform other appropriate duties and routines as requested by the Kitchen Manager or other management personnel.

Benefits

Receive the Best Training Available Anywhere: Learn everything imaginable about one of the most successful local businesses in Northwest Florida... Develop LIFE SKILLS that you'll take with you through the rest of your life!
Receive Automatic Wage Increases with completion of each Level of our Multi-Level Training System.
Receive PAYCHECKS EVERY WEEK
Receive Performance Based Rewards
Receive an extra $1 to $2 per hour "Summer Retention" Bonus Payments for non-tipped positions.
Receive Vacation if you stay for at least one year
Receive Sick Leave if you join management and take a salary
Enjoy Access to Health Insurance Benefits
Enjoy Employee Health and Well-Being Support Programs
Get 50% Discount on Food and Free Soda and Tea at Fudpucker's When You Work
Other discounts on merchandise, food, & drinks at Fudpucker's when you are not working
Career Advancement Opportunities
Seasonal or Part-Time Work (if that's all you want... that's okay, too)
Enjoy a Family Oriented Environment
Join a Strong and Enduring Employee Culture
You'll Make Life-Long Friends (GUARANTEED!)
Lots of Employee Parties (Employee Appreciation, End-of-Season, Christmas...)
Be good and become a Fudpucker VIP (Very Important Pucker)
Access to Managers and Owners who actually "listen" to Employees
Join a VERY SPECIAL TEAM
Locally Owned & Operated
Join thousands of employees who came before and continue to return...
Be part of a Fixture in this Area's History and (if you want) meet the founders and owners of the Company
Help Support meaningful stuff: Animal Conservation (specifically... Alligators)
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Local School Systems (Field Trips and Honor Roll Awards)
Arts Programs and Other Non-Profit Organizations
Get a Free Fud T-Shirt When You're Hired