Cook III

About the role

This position will be responsible for completing the daily preparation of food products and cooking items to order as per company specifications. Will be instrumental in new menu creation/rollout, menu item costing, tracking labor and food costs, and oversight of culinary production. Ensures consistently great food is prepared correctly, presented appropriately, and served quickly in order to enhance the vacation experience of our guests and owners.

Essential duties and tasks

• Read food order slips or receive manual verbal instructions as to food required by patrons and prepare and cook food according to instructions and recipes, working on several different orders simultaneously.
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
• Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking; clean, stock, and restock workstations.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas; clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Drive creative menu enhancements, including costing of new items; assist the management team with tracking of food and labor costs.
• Training of junior members of the team and other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of three years of cooking experience or culinary training/certification and/or equivalent combination of both

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• Food Handler's card required

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to follow prescribed procedures and guidelines in accomplishing tasks as described above.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• General knowledge of kitchen equipment required.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to multitask and handle a high volume of orders as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription
• Other Elective Coverages: Pet Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Injury
• HSA/FSA
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (Free Mental Health, Financial & Legal Counseling)
• 401K with Company Match
• Free Meal Per Shift
• PTO
• Heavily Discounted Hospitality Stays & the Company Perks Website
• Tuition Assistance
• Company Appreciation Platforms & Innovation Contests
• Growth Opportunities & Stability
• Excellent Company Culture