COOK III

Rnrresortmd; Chesapeake Beach, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort is seeking a kitchen prep/line cook to assist with cooking, prepping, and stocking. You will follow recipes, maintain clean, safe work areas, and ensure fast, accurate execution of orders.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety standards, teamwork with Front of House, and dependable performance under pressure in a busy resort kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 0-1 years of experience in a kitchen or restaurant preferred.
• Must speak English fluently and write basic English.
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing and preparing sauces.
• Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to recipes and standards.
• Stock food items and set up kitchen stations with necessary supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and food sanitation; proper storage.
• Sanitize cooking areas and surfaces before, during and at the end of the shift.
• Perform inventory checks and logs for food cooling and storage.
• Work with Front of House to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Follow standardized recipes and line builds.
• Adhere to operating systems, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure company specifications are followed and safety procedures observed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety sanitation

Time management

Communication skills

Under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Description

Prepares food using recipes created by the Chefs, completes food prepping tasks while managing food safety & sanitation practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Adherence to Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort quality standards, operating systems/procedures, and food sanitation & safety regulations/requirements.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment and superior guest experience.
• Ensure Back of House facilities are maintained.
• Represent, support, and protect the Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort brand.
• Support a culture of transparency and trust in the restaurants through ongoing, direct communication and open two-way feedback.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with stocking food items and setting up the kitchen stations with necessary supplies.
• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing and preparing sauces.
• Cook food items by grilling, frying, sauteing, and other cooking methods to specificized recipes & standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Cleans and sanitize cooking areas & surfaces before, during and at the end of the shift.
• Preform inventory checks and completes food cooling & storage logs.
• Work with Front of House team members to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
• Follow proper prep procedures, including always using approved, standardized recipes.
• Follow procedures for food execution using line builds.
• Adhere to recipes and proper preparation and plating technique.
• Adhere to operating systems, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure all company specifications are followed.
• Maintain strict adherence to proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure a safe work environment in the Back of House to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
• Actively support security procedures in the restaurant to protect employees,guests, and company assets.
• Participate in and support company-provided training and development programs and initiatives.

Requirements

Required Experience: 0-1 years.

High school diploma or GED are preferred but not required. Previous experience as a server is preferred but not required. Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English. Must be able to work well under pressure and be self-motivated. Must have good organizational, time management and sales skills. Good communication skills—both written and verbal. Must be dependable, reliable and be driven with minimal supervision. Must possess a high level of awareness, attention to detail and follow-through. Must be both effective and efficient at multi-tasking in pressure situations.

Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting, handling, eye-hand coordination, stooping, kneeling, and walking/standing for multiple hours in succession. This position may on occasion require the lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing of up to approximately 21-50lbs. Must be able to withstand changes to temperature, steam and heat. Must be able to work in a confined area for multiple hours in succession.

Must be able to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear effectively with surrounding background noise. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must possess adequate sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations, distinguish product taste, texture, temperature, presentation and preparation. Must be able to add, subtract, multiple and divide at a basic level.