Cook

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sun Outdoors is hiring a restaurant cook to prepare all food items and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, restocking, and collaborating on daily specials. Candidates should have 6 months of kitchen experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. Food handling certification is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares food ordered by customers using a variety of kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, meat slicers, food processors, etc.).
• Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager, including equipment start-up and cleaning.
• Maintains clean, sanitary kitchen and storage areas per Health Department rules; reports maintenance issues.
• Restocks products as needed throughout the shift.
• Collaborates with the Restaurant Manager on daily specials and new menu items.
• Monitors menu cycles to ensure all items are available; reports shortages to the Restaurant Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Food preparation knowledge

Basic computer proficiency

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Professional appearance
• Required Certifications/Licenses: Food Handling Certification
• Required Certifications/Licenses: 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 multiple plan designs so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental Plan
• 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
• Get paid daily with DailyPay
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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 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

$20 per hour