Kitchen Cook

Watikiwaterpark; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / dental / vision / life

401k with 3% match

Hotel discounts & dining deals

Daily pay via ZayZoon

Job summary

WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort in Box Elder, SD is hiring a Kitchen Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and plate dishes, assist with stock, and work with servers to deliver orders on time.

We offer a warm environment, competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the resort. Prior food-handling experience and a ServeSafe preference help you thrive here.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years cooking experience in a restaurant.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations.
• Prepare and cook main dishes, desserts, and snacks.
• Plate foods per senior chef guidance.
• Coordinate with servers to ensure timely orders.
• Wash, clean, and store utensils; maintain hygiene.

Skills

Stocking and setup

Food preparation

Plating accuracy

Team collaboration

Kitchen hygiene

Reading recipes

Education

High School Diploma / GED

ServeSafe Certification

Tools

Cooking equipment handling

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Kitchen Cook# Kitchen CookSliders Bar and Grill - Rapid City, SD 57703## OverviewSalary Range$16.50 - $20.50 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull-Time/Part-TimeEducation LevelHigh School## DescriptionJoin the team at WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort in Box Elder, SD, we offer a multitude of compelling reasons to make us your workplace of choice:**Warm and Friendly Atmosphere:** Experience a welcoming and inclusive environment with a great team dynamic, fostering camaraderie and support among colleagues.**Excellent Benefits and Competitive Pay:** Enjoy great benefits and competitive pay, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are rewarded accordingly.**Incentives for Success:** Receive incentives for meeting and exceeding budget goals, providing motivation and recognition for your contributions to the resort's success.**Room for Growth**: Discover ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the resort, supported by mentoring and guidance from experienced professionals.**Backed by LIV Hospitality:** You'll thrive in your role with our comprehensive support and exclusive perks:* Hotel Discounts: Enjoy reduced rates at LIV properties for your travels.* Dining Deals: Get discounts on food and beverages at our outlets.* WaTiki Waterpark Passes: Enjoy family passes for WaTiki Indoor Waterpark.* Starbucks Offers: Buy one get one free at Liv Hospitality Starbucks.* Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar Access: Experience Juniper at Vertex with complimentary access.* AJ's Wicked Salon & Spa: Enjoy 10% off products and services.* Gaming Benefits: Get $5 Free Play at Cadillac Jack's and Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort.* Sol Vibe Discounts: Receive 20% off products and services at Sol Vibe.At WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, you'll find more than just a job—you'll discover a fulfilling and rewarding career path surrounded by a warm and friendly atmosphere, great benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and become part of our dedicated team today.## Qualifications**Responsibilities*** Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations* Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks* Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance* Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time* Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts* Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations**Requirements*** High school diploma/GED required* 2+ years' experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry* Able to read and follow standardized recipes* Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures* Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere* ServeSafe Certification preferred**Skills*** Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items* Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Cooks to prepare meals during our dining hours* Maintain accurate food inventories* Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures* Rotate stock items as per established procedures* Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts* Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift**Benefits for full-time Associates*** Health /dental /vision /life* 401k plan with 3% match after 1 year of employment* Company-wide discounts on hotel rooms and restaurants We offer daily pay to all Associates through ZayZoon!!! An equal-opportunity employer