Line Cook

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Margaritaville Lake Resort in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our on-site kitchen team. The role involves preparing and serving food across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, following seasonal pars and recipes set by the Executive Chef.

Responsibilities include opening/closing the kitchen, supervising dishwashing staff, maintaining sanitation, and delivering high-quality meals with a professional demeanor in a fast-paced resort environment.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Follow Driftwood and hotel policies.
• Work under high-pressure conditions.
• Maintain professionalism and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Open/close kitchen in absence of the Chef as directed.
• Follow all prepared recipes for menu items.
• Report out-of-stock items to the Chef.
• Prepare sauces and dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner per seasonal pars.
• Prepare menu items under the Exec Chef’s direction.
• Supervise and assist dishwasher personnel.
• Set up dinner as per the Prep List.
• Maintain health and sanitation standards.
• Perform closing/cleaning duties as directed.

Skills

English language

High-pressure tolerance

Professional conduct

Job description

Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age Reports to: Executive Chef

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well‑defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Join the team and love your job! The team at Margaritaville Lake Resort is here to create and deliver fun and escapism for our guests, and serving excellent food is at the very heart of that. With good pay, extensive benefits and a family atmosphere, we are looking for a line cook to prepare and serve food in one of our resort kitchens.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay $17.00 per hour

Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age Reports to: Executive Chef

Most Shifts: 5:00 am - 12:00 pm

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared on the front‑line station.

Responsibilities Include

• Open/close kitchen in absence of the Chef as directed
• Adhere to all prepared written recipes for all menu items.
• Report out of stock items to the Chef.
• Prepare all sauces and all dishes for breakfast, lunch & dinner menus in accordance with seasonal pars and scheduled shift.
• Prepare all menu and featured items under the Executive Chef’s direction.
• Supervise and assist dishwasher personnel.
• Perform dinner set‑up duties according to the Prep List schedule.
• Maintain health and sanitation standards.
• Perform closing/cleaning duties as directed by the Exec. Chef

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Personal Skills

• Must have a knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
• Ability to scrupulously follow all Driftwood and hotel policies and procedures.
• Adjusts to high‑pressure conditions and is open to change.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Conducts him\herself, acts and dresses professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates with cleanliness and attitude.
• Understands and communicates the Driftwood Mission.
• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.

Physical Requirements

• Minimum lifting and/or pulling of 40 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
• Working in hot and busy environment.
• Reading, hearing, writing.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.