Cook - Seasonal

Cook Position

As a Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving a variety of dishes to our guests. Your role involves ensuring kitchen cleanliness and safety standards are met while working both independently and collaboratively within a team. You'll play a key role in enhancing our guests' dining experience with your culinary skills.

Performance Objectives:

• Prepare food according to guest orders, ensuring each dish meets our high-quality standards
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and stockroom, organizing supplies and equipment for efficient operation
• Adhere strictly to food health and safety regulations to ensure the wellbeing of our guests and staff
• Receive deliveries, checking and reconciling contents against orders to ensure accuracy and quality
• Deliver prepared orders to guests promptly, ensuring a satisfactory dining experience
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils to maintain a hygienic environment
• Assist in the food preparation process, including cutting, chopping, slicing, and washing ingredients
• Operate kitchen equipment, such as stoves and deep fryers, with strict adherence to safety protocols
• Manage inventory and communicate kitchen needs to supervisors to ensure necessary items are stocked
• Engage with customers when necessary, providing friendly and efficient service at the front counter and register
• Ensure proper storage of deliveries, organizing supplies to maintain order and freshness.
• Provide a valid Food Handlers Certificate before beginning duties, demonstrating knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the kitchen team and enhance guest satisfaction

Key Competencies:

1. Numerical Proficiency: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide two-digit numbers and perform basic operations with American currency, weight, volume, and distance
2. Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and apply logical reasoning to resolve issues effectively. Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and find practical solutions to challenges
3. Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills
4. Organization & Time Management: Ability to organize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• A minimum of two years of experience in culinary services, food preparation, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, showing initiative and a commitment to quality and hygiene standards
• Experience in managing kitchen inventory and operating standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in the food service industry

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp; Frequently use arms and hands
• Manual dexterity for using kitchen equipment
• Clear vision and hearing to communicate effectively
• Capability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds

Benefits:

• PTO
• Working in an inclusive community!
• Complimentary stay at one of our resorts!

Commitment to Diversity:

Roberts Resorts & Communities stands firm in our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. We believe in a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Diversity is our strength. We foster an inclusive environment where authenticity is valued, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. We empower individuals to reach their full potential and contribute their best. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, voices are heard, and excellence thrives.