Cook - Villa Resort

Leadline Inc.; Kiawah Island (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is seeking a Lead Cook to manage station setups, follow recipes, and ensure impeccable cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. You will train cooks, adhere to sanitation rules, and help meet production timelines while delivering high-quality dishes.

The role requires experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and proficiency in English communication with guests and staff. Strong organization and heat tolerance are essential.

Qualifications

• Lead and train cooks in their area of proficiency.
• Attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Prioritize, organize work and follow through with tasks.
• Clear thinking under pressure and good judgment.
• Ability to work under production timelines and heat.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established processes and communicate with internal teams.
• Rotate, label and date all food on station.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and equipment.
• Adhere to state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Contribute to team growth and uphold service commitments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate

Culinary college degree

Sanitation Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The Lead Cook will perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy. This position is required to maintain an immaculately clean and organized work environment and be able to set up workstation fast and efficiently. The Lead Cook will follow recipes to the specifications of the Chef (ability to increase or decrease recipe as needed). Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation / health regulations and hotel requirements and must have the ability to work in a fast paced, intense work environment, sometimes under extreme heat and stress.

Qualifications

• Lead and train cooks in their area of proficiency.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, organize work and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines of food displays.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain a clean, neat and organized work environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, to increase or decrease recipe as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, intense work environment, under sometimes extreme heat and stress.
• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate required.
• Three years’ experience in culinary field minimum.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations essential.
• Food handling certificate preferred.
• Culinary college degree preferred.
• Sanitation Certificate preferred.

Expectations & Responsibilities

• Properly follow all processes that are in place.
• Communicate with all internal customers efficiently such as stewarding and service staff.
• Follow all rules and regulations in employee handbook properly.
• Properly rotate product in walk in cooler.
• Clean and maintain equipment properly.
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Organize and set up workstation fast and efficiently.
• Rotate, label and date all food on station.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the team. Follow and support Service Commitment and Core Values.

Essential Physical Requirements

• 100% -- Stands during entire shift.
• 75% -- Reaches, bends and stoops frequently.
• 20% -- Carries 40 lbs. about 10 times per shift over medium distances.
• 10% -- Verbally communicates with guests and phone.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or efforts associated with this position.

All offers of employment at Kiawah Island Golf Resort are contingent upon the results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. Kiawah Island Golf Resort is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or due to pregnancy.

At a Glance

Company: Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Remote Type: Onsite

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our employees:

Requirements

To be considered, preferred applicants should present the following: