Guest-Focused Cook I — Resort Kitchen, Flexible Hours

NDM Hospitality Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Oaks RV Resort is seeking a dependable, energetic Cook I to join our Food & Beverage team. The Cook I is responsible for preparing high-quality food items in accordance with recipes, food safety standards, and presentation guidelines while delivering an exceptional dining experience for resort guests.

This position supports daily kitchen operations, maintains a clean and organized work environment, and works collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure efficient service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Food Safety Certification is required.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification preferred; may be required within a designated timeframe.
• Minimum one year of professional cooking, line cook, prep cook, restaurant, resort, hospitality, or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic knife skills, food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist with food preparation tasks including washing, cutting, chopping, measuring, and organizing ingredients.
• Ensure food quality, taste, appearance, and temperature standards are consistently met.
• Test foods to determine proper preparation and holding temperatures.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
• Maintain food production logs, temperature records, cleaning schedules, and assigned checklists.
• Follow proper sanitation, food storage, labeling, and rotation procedures (FIFO).
• Keep workstations, kitchen equipment, storage areas, and food preparation surfaces clean and sanitized.
• Assist with inventory control, stock rotation, and receiving deliveries.
• Notify management of low inventory levels, equipment issues, or maintenance needs.
• Communicate menu specials, product shortages, and quality concerns to supervisors and service staff.
• Support opening and closing kitchen procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure timely and efficient service during peak business periods.
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Safety Certification

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Professional cooking equipment

Job description

Island Oaks RV Resort is seeking a dependable, energetic Cook I to join our Food & Beverage team. The Cook I is responsible for preparing high-quality food items in accordance with recipes, food safety standards, and presentation guidelines while delivering an exceptional dining experience for resort guests.

This position supports daily kitchen operations, maintains a clean and organized work environment, and works collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure efficient service.