Cook II

Paycom - ATS; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Bonus

Scholarship Opportunities

Free lunch

Health, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Vicar’s Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is seeking a Cook II to support daily food production across dining venues for residents and guests.

You will prepare a wide range of menu items, follow recipes, ensure quality, safety, sanitation, and timely meal service, working independently and with the team.

Base salary ranges $19.00–$20.50 per hour, with holiday bonus, scholarships, free lunch, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of professional kitchen cooking experience.
• Strong food prep techniques and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; basic math.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soups, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served with proper quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Support daily food production planning, including pre prep and supply needs.
• Maintain food production logs and temperature records.
• Keep assigned workstations clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Follow personal hygiene, safety, and department standards at all times.

Skills

Cooking experience

Sanitation practices

Instruction following

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, Education Level: Not Specified, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Cook II

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Onsite

About This Role

Vicar’s Landing is seeking a skilled Cook II to support daily food production across dining venues. This role prepares a wide range of menu items while ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety standards are met. The Cook II works independently on assigned cooking tasks while supporting timely meal service for our residents and guests.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare soups, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served with proper quality, temperature, and presentation
• Support daily food production planning, including pre prep and supply needs
• Maintain food production logs and temperature records
• Keep assigned workstations clean, sanitary, and organized
• Follow personal hygiene, safety, and department standards at all times

Skills You Need

Must Have Skills

• Minimum of two years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen or comparable setting
• Strong understanding of food preparation techniques and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform basic math
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to Have Skills

• Culinary training or education
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or multi meal service operations

Education

Degree not required if you have relevant skills or experience.

How You’ll Grow Here

In your first 12 to 24 months, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Strengthen core cooking and production skills
• Take on expanded responsibilities across menu execution
• Grow within a structured culinary team environment

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $19.00 to $20.50 (Range depends on experience, skills, and shift)

Additional Compensation

• Holiday Bonus
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Free lunch

Benefits Snapshot

• Health, dental, vision
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off