Cook

Sun Communities; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation discounts

Team member perks & discounts

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sun Outdoors in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of menu items, maintain cleanliness, and support the kitchen team. You will follow recipes, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, six months of restaurant cook experience, basic computer skills for email and internet use, and valid food handling certification. Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months in previous restaurant cook experience is required.
• Basic computer proficiency including email and internet use.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Professional appearance and valid Food Handling Certification.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food ordered by restaurant customers using a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Performs shift opening and closing duties including equipment start-up and cleaning.
• Maintains cooking areas, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation per Health Dept rules.
• Restocks products as needed and collaborates on daily specials.
• Checks menu cycle to ensure items are available and notes shortages.
• Other duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager.

Skills

Food preparation

Restaurant experience

Professional appearance

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Email proficiency

Job description

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.)

REWARDING BENEFITS

At Sun Outdoors, 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 multipleplan designs so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Vision Plan
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun Outdoors locations across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty