Line Cook - Plunge Beach Resort

Coury Hospitality • Lauderdale by the Sea, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plunge Beach Resort is hiring a Line Cook to prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines. The role works across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events, balancing speed, quality, consistency, and food safety in a fast-paced kitchen. The Line Cook sets up and stocks assigned stations, assists with food preparation and storage, communicates with kitchen colleagues and other teams, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. This position contributes to the guest experience through teamwork, preparation, attention to detail, and consistent plate execution.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, food handling, and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members, leaders, and other departments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities during busy service periods.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on business needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, stoop, lift, push, pull, and move throughout the kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport food products, kitchen equipment, and supplies, typically up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, fryers, slicers, mixers, and knives.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and fast-paced kitchen conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous line cook, prep cook, restaurant, or culinary experience preferred.
• Hotel, resort, hospitality, restaurant, or food service experience preferred.
• Food Handler Certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification as required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Work efficiently on the line during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Set up, stock, and maintain assigned stations with tools, ingredients, and supplies needed for service.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, and served according to health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, labeling, storage, and rotation to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen team members, servers, bartenders, and leadership throughout service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support fellow team members during busy service periods and assist where needed to ensure smooth service.
• Pay attention to cooking temperatures, seasoning, presentation, and plate execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed