Line Cook

Sunset Key Cottages; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount in Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPL

Friends and Family Discount

Job summary

Sunset Key Cottages is seeking a Line Cook to join our culinary team. The role involves setting up bays, preparing items according to guidelines, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards throughout service.

The candidate should have line cook experience and a solid understanding of recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications, with good communication skills. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities within a luxury resort environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience as line cook preferred
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures
• Ability to follow recipes precisely
• Good communication with kitchen staff

Responsibilities

• Sets up the station for service according to restaurant guidelines
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
• Restocks items as needed and assists with inventory after service
• Cleans and maintains stations with safety and sanitation in mind
• Operates equipment correctly and safely at the station
• Assists with kitchen cleaning, organization of walk-ins and storage areas
• Performs additional tasks as requested by the Chef and Sous Chef

Skills

Line cook experience

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Latitudes, at Sunset Key Cottages, is looking to add a Line Cook to our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our company's mission.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• 25% Discount in Resort Outlets
• Hotel Discounts with OPL
• Friends and Family Discount

Responsibilities:

• Sets up the station in time for service according to restaurant guidelines
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the chef or restaurant
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift and is responsible for taking inventory after service
• Cleans and maintains stations in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef, and Sous Chef at any time

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED a plus but not required
• Previous experience a plus
• A thorough and deep understanding of professional cooking including basic techniques and working food knowledge.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• Professional communications skills are required

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.