Cook - Part Time

Sun Communities, Inc.; Ruskin (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Online pay info

SunRewards program

Perks & Discounts

DailyPay

Sun University

Job summary

Sun Communities, Inc. in Ruskin, FL is seeking a Seasonal, Part-Time Cook to prepare a variety of menu items and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

You will operate grills, ovens, fryers, and other equipment, support opening and closing duties, and work with the Restaurant Manager on specials and inventory. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months cooking experience, and a food handling certification, with opportunities for growth and benefits, including paid time off and learning

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of previous restaurant cook experience required.
• Basic computer proficiency (email and internet).
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Professional appearance and a valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food ordered by restaurant 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 such as starting equipment and cleaning of refrigeration units, grill and surrounding area, as well as other kitchen equipment.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Restaurant cook experience

Basic computer proficiency

Food preparation & presentation

Professional appearance

Valid drivers license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handling Certification

Job description

Requisition ID137357-Posted09/29/2026-Sun Communities, Inc.-FL-Ruskin, Riverside Club-Seasonal-Part Time

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.)

PERKS/BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, 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, cool perks, and flexibility.

• Paid sick leave
• Online access to view and update personal information, review paystubs, annual W2s, and more
• Participation in company-wide SunRewards program
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• DailyPay: Work today, get paid today
• Access to hundreds of online learning modules via Sun University