AM Line Cook @ Wild Spring Dunes

Wild Spring Dunes; Mount Enterprise (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Wild Spring Dunes will be opening a premier public golf resort in East Texas. We are building the kitchen from the ground up, so you will help establish standards, systems, and culture from day one, primarily on the griddle and fryer to showcase quality ingredients in a golf-meets-wilderness setting.

This full-time role requires weekend availability, with opening shifts from 6am-2pm or 8am-4pm, helping shape how things work as the operation scales.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong cooking skills with focus on quality food preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Able to problem-solve, multitask under pressure, and work independently.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs consistently.
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a small team.
• Manage a designated kitchen station, preparing dishes to order with attention to detail while ensuring the station is properly stocked and organized.
• Prepare and serve food according to established specs.
• Coordinate food orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery to guests.
• Follow safety and quality guidelines for special food requests, particularly those related to allergies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment according to company policies and health regulations.
• Follow safety protocols to maintain a secure and safe kitchen environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to personal cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, requisitioning items needed for menu preparation.
• Properly store ingredients and products, ensuring proper covering and dating.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support the kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Independent work

Stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This isn't just another kitchen job – you're joining the opening team of a brand-new resort. We're building our kitchen from the ground up, which means you'll help establish the standards, systems, and culture from day one. You'll likely be working primarily on the griddle and fryer, crafting dishes that showcase quality ingredients in a setting where golf meets wilderness. Being part of an opening team means extra responsibility, but also the chance to shape how things work rather than just following someone else's playbook.

Schedule

Are you a morning person? The opening shift hours are 6am-2pm, or 8am-4pm.

Full-time employees must have weekend availability.

Property Description

Wild Spring Dunes will be a premier public golf resort and refuge where world-class golf meets unparalleled accommodations and homesites. Wild Spring Dunes is located in historic East Texas, two hours from both Dallas and Houston, and 25 minutes from nearby Nacogdoches.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess the ability to work independently or as part of a small team.
• Manage a designated station in the kitchen, preparing dishes to order with attention to detail while ensuring the station is properly stocked and organized.
• Prepare and serve food according to established specs.
• Coordinate food orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery to guests.
• Follow safety and quality guidelines for special food requests, particularly those related to allergies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment according to company policies and health regulations.
• Follow safety protocols to maintain a secure and safe kitchen environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to personal cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, requisitioning items needed for menu preparation.
• Properly store ingredients and products, ensuring proper covering and dating.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support the kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong cooking skills with a focus on quality food preparation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Consistently maintains a positive attitude, professional demeanor, and appearance.
• Ability to problem-solve, manage multiple tasks under pressure, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 30 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. consistently.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

$17 - $21 an hour

Full time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.