Restaurant - Line Cook

Kalahari Resorts; Pocono Manor (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join their dynamic team as a Restaurant Line Cook. This role is vital in ensuring the seamless preparation of meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. You will assist the Chef in crafting delightful dishes in a vibrant and engaging environment. With a commitment to employee wellness and growth, this company offers a supportive atmosphere where you can thrive in your culinary career. If you have a passion for food and service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Promotion from within

Mental wellness initiatives

Financial wellness initiatives

Educational opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Discounts and resort benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of progressive culinary experience required.
• Serv Safe Certification preferred for food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for restaurant meals.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in kitchen areas.
• Inspect food products for quality standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Sanitation Practices

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Description

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions delivers a waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The authentically African-inspired resort is home to America’s largest indoor waterparks and features well-appointed guest rooms, full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops, and a state-of-the-art convention center.

We are inviting you to apply for the Restaurant Line Cook position. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the restaurant Chef in the preparation and completion of food items. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Assisting in the preparation of food items for all restaurant meals.
2. Visually inspecting all food products to ensure they meet the quality standards set out by departmental and resort management.
3. Ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and storage areas.
4. Minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

We require a background consisting of 2-3 years of progressive experience as a culinary graduate and/or a minimum of 2 years of culinary experience in a hotel restaurant/food outlet facility or related field. State or local law may require a certificate upon completion of state-certified proper food handling certification. Serv Safe Certification is preferred.

If your background aligns with our needs and you possess a service-oriented personality, please consider joining our growing and industry-leading team.

Company Mission

We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.

Recruiting Vision

We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive and attractive benefits plan:

• Promotion from within
• Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life and Career wellness initiatives
• Educational opportunities
• Full and varied benefit package available for full-time associates
• 401(k) with company match
• Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs
• Paid time off, dedicated wellness days, and holiday pay
• Discounts and resort benefits

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and our guests. Recognition includes Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers, Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 World’s Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort in Smart Meeting’s Smart Stars Awards, Parents’ Magazine Kids’ Travel Award Winner, and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000); Sandusky, Ohio (2005); Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015); Round Rock, Texas (2020) and Spotsylvania County, Virginia (2026).

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.