Job Description

Position - Cook 1
Pay Rate: $23.50–$24.50 per hour
What you will Accomplish
• Provide daily leadership and guidance to cooks, ensuring your assigned kitchen area operates efficiently and consistently delivers the highest-quality food.
• Coordinate workflow, assign tasks, review work performance, and assist with training and performance feedback.
• Prepare a wide range of menu items—including soups, meats, seafood, vegetables, and other dishes—for restaurant service and in-room dining.
• Fabricate proteins, including poultry, beef, fish, and shellfish.
• Contribute to the creation of daily specials and support the culinary team with menu-quality execution.

What You Will Bring
• A minimum of two years of restaurant prep or line-cook experience.
• The ability to lead by example—mentoring team members, training junior cooks, and ensuring all staff uphold guest satisfaction and service standards.
• Strong task delegation skills and the ability to communicate expectations clearly while maintaining an environment focused on efficiency, quality, and guest service.
• Detailed knowledge of menus, recipes, food-quality standards, and industry regulations.
• Advanced culinary proficiency, including professional cooking techniques, food-preparation expertise, and exceptional knife skills.
• The ability to monitor and correct food presentation, portioning, and timing so that dishes leave the kitchen simultaneously, accurately, and at peak quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, positive attitude and the ability to interact directly with guests when needed.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes, safety guidelines, operating instructions, and procedural manuals. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English to ensure safe and accurate communication.
• A leadership mindset—confidently taking on responsibilities, supporting team development, and maintaining high culinary standards.
• A valid Food Handler’s Card or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.