Cook II - Cafe

Vicars Landing 1; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Bonus

Scholarship Opportunities

Free lunch

Health, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Vicars Landing 1 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, is seeking a skilled Cook II to support daily food production across dining venues. The role involves preparing a wide range of menu items while ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing soups, sauces, and other items, maintaining food logs, and ensuring cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of cooking experience and a strong understanding of food preparation techniques.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $19.00 to $20.50 based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare soups, sauces, proteins, and vegetables according to recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared and served with proper quality and presentation.
• Support food production planning and maintain temperature records.
• Keep assigned workstations clean and organized.
• Follow hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation techniques

Sanitation practices

Following instructions

Teamwork

Job description

Cook II – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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

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

• 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