About this role
Company Description
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo provides you with the unique opportunity to meet and greet with guests who share your enthusiasm for the great outdoors at our authentic Florida dude ranch, which lies on 1,700 beautiful acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River and just one hour south of Orlando. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our amazing resort offers such as incredible outdoor recreational opportunities, including the River Country Water Park, horseback riding, airboat and swamp buggy rides, trap & skeet range, full-service marina and award-winning Saturday night rodeo. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.
Job Description
Cooking is more than just making food. It is a place to begin. Even our best chefs had to start somewhere. That’s where we come in! The heat, the pace, the chatter, you crave them. Our organized chaos will make you feel like you belong. The only question is, are you ready to turn up the heat?
As a Cook, you will:
- Ensure food safety is always a priority
- Provide proper rotation of products
- Complete opening/running/closing duties
- Comply with proper safety regulations and practices.
- Maintain sanitary workstation and surrounding areas.
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene - clean uniform and hair restraint.
- Maintain a team atmosphere and courteous to all internal and external customers.
To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for candidates who share our commitment.
Qualifications
- Make decisions based on your own judgment and company policy.
- Follow instructions without close supervision.
- Must have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
- Occasional carrying and lifting of items up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must be at least 18 and have a valid FL State Driver’s License to drive company golf carts.
- Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
- Required to pass a background screen, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.
Additional Information
Why Westgate?
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Wellness Programs
- Fun, family culture
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.