Restaurant Line Cook

Great Wolf Lodge • Naples, FL

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About The Position

The Restaurant Line Cook works in a fast-paced hospitality environment, preparing food according to recipes established by the executive chef and helping ensure meal quality and guest satisfaction. The role includes preparing ingredients and orders across various restaurant and banquet stations, following food-safety and sanitation standards, keeping workstations stocked and clean, and coordinating with kitchen colleagues and culinary leaders. The position is offered as full-time, part-time, and with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of previous cook experience in a similar environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and the ability to understand sanitation issues and precautions needed to maintain a clean food-preparation environment.
• Ability to use a Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System.
• Flexibility to work schedules based on business demands, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to obtain local or state food-handling permits and ServSafe food-handling certification as required.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of or enrollment in a culinary certification or degree program.
• Experience as an à la carte or buffet line cook, and/or resort or hotel cook experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Demonstrated teamwork.
• Professional image that inspires trust and confidence.
• Enthusiastic and positive energy.

Responsibilities

• Follow department operating procedures and complete daily temperature logs, cleaning logs, line check sheets, and food waste sheets.
• Comply with food-handling and sanitation regulations and applicable food safety program standards.
• Prepare fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, and other ingredients used in restaurants and banquets.
• Prepare guest orders according to preferences, promptly and while managing multiple orders.
• Prepare food according to recipe guidelines, taste and adjust flavors with assistance from supervisors and chefs, and weigh or measure ingredients.
• Coordinate with the Main Kitchen Cook on daily preparation, workstation restocking, meal breaks, and end-of-shift cleaning.
• Work at stations that may include pantry, fryer, broiler/grill, sauté, dessert, buffet or banquet, and buffet action stations.
• Monitor, replenish, and support inventory of food, supplies, paper goods, and small wares; verify and store deliveries and report shortages to the chef.
• Maintain necessary dishes and utensils and ensure dishware used for cooking and serving is clean, sanitary, and in good condition.
• Clean work areas, food storage areas, equipment, and utensils; remove and handle garbage according to sanitation procedures and legal requirements.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and equipment; follow operating instructions, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, maintain supplies, and request repairs as needed.
• Assist and support operations at the request of the Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or other property leadership.
• Check out at the end of the shift and communicate shift information to a culinary leader.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Telehealth resources.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Holistic wellness program and technology.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Relief Fund.
• Discounted vacations for employees, family, and friends.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs.
• Great Wolf University on-the-job, functional, and leadership training.
• Annual bonuses may be among the additional rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED