Cooks

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team.  This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen! 

Come join our culinary team as we curate an out of this world lakeside dining experience for our guests.  No matter which culinary outlet you work in – you are sure to be an integral part of a memorable dining experience.  Here’s a ‘nibble’ on what they are all about!

Our culinary team may be behind the scenes, but they are front and center in the kitchens prepping and creating a delectable array of soups, salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts.  The Cooks assists the culinary leadership team in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. 

These individuals will need to show an energetic spirit and passion for the culinary arts, be quick on their feet and willing to lend a hand with an attention to detail and cleanliness.    

Your Role:

• You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry)(baking as applicable)
• You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment
• You will read and recreate recipes
• You will be consistent on all food preparation
• You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization
• You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team
• You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat)
• You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients

If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills and grow a career, then we want you!

Your Environment:  Controlled indoor temperatures, could experience high temperatures and high humidity to freezing temperatures when cooking and/or working with inventory indoors outdoors and walk-in coolers/freezers.  Varied volume levels based on kitchen activity level.  Standing and walking on hard surface tile flooring, possibility for wet floors, grass, pool deck and carpet - non-slip shoes a must!   

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly motivated, customer focused Cooks to join our team!  Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the Zero to three years experience in heavy volume food production (Dependent on level of Cook, I, II or III)

• High school diploma or equivalent experience/training.
• Meet governmental health requirements.
• Ability to operate kitchen power equipment.
• Ability to utilize cutting instruments.
• Ability to transport, handle and/or lift 40 lbs. (NOTE: kitchen equipment, food and non-food items).
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language.
• Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it 
• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• An energetic personality

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.