Line Cook

Zota Beach Resort; Longboat Key (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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

Zota Beach Resort in Longboat Key, FL is seeking a Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare and plate high-quality dishes in a fast-paced upscale kitchen, following recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines. This role emphasizes consistency, sanitation, and teamwork to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities include setting up your station, prepping ingredients, maintaining clean stations, and assisting with inventory. Prior line cook experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• Previous kitchen experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling.
• Experience as prep or line cook is a plus.
• Professional communications skills required.

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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Line cook experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

We are looking to add Line Cooks to our team.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes in accordance with the restaurant’s recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines. Working in a fast-paced upscale dining environment, the Line Cook ensures consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. This position collaborates closely with the culinary team to execute exceptional dining experiences and contribute to a professional, team-oriented kitchen culture.

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.