Description

Summary:  The Cook I is responsible for cooking, preparing, and garnishing all hot food and cold food for Restaurants, Amenities and Room Service. The Cook I will assist to maintain the AAA Four Diamond Standards. The Cook I shall strive to provide exceptional service to both internal and external guests at all times. S/he will be responsible for exemplifying the Wild Dunes Resort Culture as well as promoting Wild Dunes Resort as both the Destination and Employer of Choice!

We are looking for line cooks to join the Resort Culinary team! 

Full-Time, Part-Time and Seasonal positions available! Target start date of February 15th.

• Assist in the daily production of Restaurants, room service and outlet menus, as well as monitoring the day to day prep lists.
• Maintain and complete daily prep lists and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Apply basic knife skills required for preparation of hot and cold foods
• Produce recipes efficiently and consistently
• Team player with great attitude
• Ensures portion necessities and portion control for all food functions are recipes, especially high cost items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations
• Meet with Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties; return all food items to the proper storage areas; rotate all returned product wrap cover label and date all item being put away; straighten up organize all storage areas clean up and wipe down food prep areas reach ins/walk ins and shelves; return all unused and clean utensil/equipment to the specified locations; ice down hot items from the steam table so they cool quickly; turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift; restock items that were depleted during the shift
• Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all resort amenities as well as any special events
• Interacts with resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments when necessary
• Attends mandatory monthly department meetings and appropriate resort and division meetings
• Maintains constant awareness of safety issues, (i.e. broken glass, frayed electrical cords, leaks, broken locks and suspicious persons). Reports all safety incidents to on-duty supervisor.
• Acts with responsibility towards all company property, supplies and equipment
• Reports to work on time as designated by posted schedule
• Maintains a professional appearance. Follows all Wild Dunes Resort dress code standards.
• Remains alert, courteous and helpful to the guests and colleagues at all times

Colleague is held accountable for all duties of this job and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school education required
• At least one-year kitchen/prep experience or one year of culinary school required
• Customer Service experience preferred

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to work weekends and Holidays
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English
• Must have complete understanding of the fundamentals of the culinary operation
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written
• Must be able to work with an around kitchen equipment
• Must be able to work with and around a diverse group of food, seasonings, etc.
• Must possesses excellent communication skills
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent listening skills
• Must always ensure a teamwork environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the guests and Colleagues
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
• Must have a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests

Wild Dunes is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all, based upon individual merit and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected class or category.