Raw Bar & Garde Manger Cook: Precision Prep & Plating

Kaiya Beach Resort; Rosemary Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiya Beach Resort in Rosemary Beach, Florida is seeking a motivated Raw Bar & Garde Manger Cook. This role handles both raw seafood and ready-to-eat preparations, with a strong emphasis on sanitation and cross-contamination prevention.

Ideal candidates have professional kitchen experience or culinary training and are eager to learn raw-bar techniques while contributing to a skilled culinary team. You will help maintain high standards of presentation, portioning, and guest hospitality through

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience or culinary training preferred; raw-bar experience is helpful but not required.
• Basic understanding of kitchen production and food safety, especially cross-contamination and allergen awareness.
• Ability to follow recipes and presentation standards and remain focused during a busy service.
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, organization, and personal responsibility.
• Professional communication, a positive attitude, and willingness to receive instruction and constructive feedback.
• Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, along with scheduled training.
• Food Handler Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily raw-bar and garde manger mise en place, prep lists, and service preparations.
• Properly handle, clean, shuck, and present oysters and other shellfish; prepare chilled seafood presentations.
• Prepare salads, dressings, cold sauces, condiments, and garnishes according to recipes and production standards.
• Wash and prepare produce; portion, weigh, measure, and store ingredients accurately.
• Maintain strict separation of raw seafood, produce, ready-to-eat food, utensils, and work surfaces; follow allergen procedures.
• Monitor product quality, ice, refrigeration, and holding temperatures; report concerns immediately.
• Execute consistent portioning and plating during service; properly label, date, rotate, and store all products.
• Follow opening, closing, cleaning, and sanitation procedures; maintain a clean, organized, and safe station throughout the shift.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with chefs, cooks, servers, and other team members; demonstrate professionalism and hospitality toward guests and colleagues.
• Be willing to learn new techniques, recipes, equipment, and work methods; assist with additional kitchen responsibilities as directed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Culinary training

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible schedule

Food Handler Certification

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Kaiya Beach Resort in Rosemary Beach, Florida is seeking a motivated Raw Bar & Garde Manger Cook. This role handles both raw seafood and ready-to-eat preparations, with a strong emphasis on sanitation and cross-contamination prevention.

Ideal candidates have professional kitchen experience or culinary training and are eager to learn raw-bar techniques while contributing to a skilled culinary team. You will help maintain high standards of presentation, portioning, and guest hospitality through