Cook

Sun Communities, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision plans

On-site fitness center

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Sun Communities, Inc. in Lady Lake, FL is seeking a full-time cook for Water Oak Country Club. You will prepare all food items and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen in line with health department rules.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months of restaurant cook experience, basic computer skills, and a Food Handling Certification. Driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email and internet use.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food ordered by restaurant customers using various kitchen equipment.
• Performs shift opening and closing duties per Restaurant Manager.
• Maintains clean, sanitary kitchen and food storage areas per Health Department rules.
• Restocks products as needed.
• Collaborates with Restaurant Manager on daily specials and new menu items.
• Monitors menu cycle and notifies shortages.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handling Certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Requisition ID137387-Posted10/01/2026-Sun Communities, Inc.-FL-Lady Lake, Water Oak Country Club-Regular-Full Time

Cooks prepare all food items. They are also responsible for cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas.

Job Duties

• Prepares food ordered by restaurant customers using a variety of kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, meat slicers, food processors, etc.) (Essential)
• Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager such as starting equipment and cleaning of refrigeration units, grill and surrounding area, as well as other kitchen equipment (Essential)
• Maintains cooking areas and ensures kitchen equipment and food storage areas are clean, sanitary, and organized as required by the Health Department Rules and Regulations. Reports any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the Restaurant Manager (Essential)
• Restocks products as needed throughout shift
• Collaborates with Restaurant Manager to determine daily specials, new menu items, and innovative ways to cook and prepare food
• Regularly checks menu cycle to ensure all food items are available in advance, notifying the Restaurant Manager of any shortages
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months in Previous restaurant cook experience (Required)
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Professional appearance
• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Food Handling Certification)
• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Must have valid driver's license.)

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4plan optionsso you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life,Accidental Death &Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of achild, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty