Cook II - Cafe

Job DetailsJob Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Education Level: Not SpecifiedTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceCook II Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Onsite  About This Role  Vicar’s Landing is seeking a skilled Cook II to support daily food production across dining venues. This role prepares a wide range of menu items while ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety standards are met. The Cook II works independently on assigned cooking tasks while supporting timely meal service for our residents and guests. What You’ll Do Prepare soups, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes  Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served with proper quality, temperature, and presentation  Support daily food production planning, including pre prep and supply needs  Maintain food production logs and temperature records  Keep assigned workstations clean, sanitary, and organized  Follow personal hygiene, safety, and department standards at all times Skills You Need Must Have Skills Minimum of two years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen or comparable setting  Strong understanding of food preparation techniques and sanitation practices  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform basic math  Ability to work independently and as part of a team Nice to Have Skills Culinary training or education  Experience in healthcare, senior living, or multi meal service operations Education: Degree not required if you have relevant skills or experience.  How You’ll Grow Here In your first 12 to 24 months, you’ll have opportunities to: Strengthen core cooking and production skills  Take on expanded responsibilities across menu execution  Grow within a structured culinary team environment Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $19.00 to $20.50 (Range depends on experience, skills, and shift) Additional Compensation: Holiday Bonus  Scholarship Opportunities Free lunch Benefits Snapshot: Health, dental, vision Retirement savings Paid time off Qualifications