Resort Kitchen Cook — Open Availability

Highgate; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach, Florida, is seeking an energetic Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare all foods based on standardized recipes, uphold high quality, and contribute to a clean, safe kitchen environment.

With two destination resorts in the area, we offer varied menus, busy service periods, and opportunities to work across concepts like Playa Taco, Pete’s Bistro, and RumFish Grill. Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (or experience in hotel/related field).
• Culinary experience required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Know menus and preparation per hotel standards.
• Proficiency in cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par-cooking.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use.
• Open availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas.
• Prepare foods prior to opening to ensure prompt service.
• Recognize quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen environment and proper handling/storage.
• Prepare foods following standard recipes; specials under supervision.
• Follow health and safety regulations at all times.
• Support any kitchen position as needed.
• Operate and maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a Clean As You Go policy.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items.

Skills

Culinary experience

Stamina/stand

Flexibility hours

Attention to cleanliness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach, Florida, is seeking an energetic Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare all foods based on standardized recipes, uphold high quality, and contribute to a clean, safe kitchen environment.

With two destination resorts in the area, we offer varied menus, busy service periods, and opportunities to work across concepts like Playa Taco, Pete’s Bistro, and RumFish Grill. Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, is required.