Nonna Mia | Cook 1 | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Franklintown (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is seeking a Line Cook I to join our culinary team on Amelia Island, FL. The role involves preparing items for hot and cold lines, adhering to company standards, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety.

The candidate should have solid cooking skills, physical stamina for long shifts, and flexibility for nights and weekends. At Omni Amelia Island, you will work in a dynamic, guest-focused environment with opportunities for hands-on training and career growth

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen preparation, knife skills, sanitation, and safety.
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per day.
• Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers card or obtain upon hire.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods and withstand bending/twisting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items per supervisor and company specs.
• Work on hot/cold line, on-time for each meal period.
• Identify and inspect food for quality.
• Follow storage procedures for walk-in items.
• Safely use all culinary equipment.
• Demonstrate solid cooking skills and techniques.
• Maintain walk-in and prep area to health standards.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Work under pressure

Long hours standing

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Oven

Grill

Robot coupe

Choppers

Job description

Omni Amelia Island, 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Amelia Island, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, guests enjoy 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class golf, dining, family-friendly activities and a full-service spa.

Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment. We offer hands-on training, growth opportunities, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you’re friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit.

Overview:

The Line Cook 1 ensures all prep items are prepared and stored according to hotel specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepares all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• The ability to identify and inspect all food products for quality.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Safely and properly use all culinary equipment.
• Must have a solid and demonstrated understanding of cooking skills and techniques.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department and EcoSure standards at all times.
• Attend department meetings and other company required trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Proper use and care of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, salad spinner
• Proper care and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
• Oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, robot coupe, mechanical choppers
• 3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station
• Knowledge of basic kitchen preparation, knife skills, sanitation, and safety
• Ability to remain active, including standing for 8+ hour per day
• Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be familiar weights and measures in order to follow and multiply standard recipes.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers - or obtain upon hire.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

Omni Amelia Island, 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Amelia Island, Florida, United States of America