Job Application for Seasonal Cook at Bay Watch Resort at Vacasa

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Vacasa is the largest full-service vacation rental company in North America. Our local teams are the key to our success and help us ensure our guests have a seamless stay. From fresh linens, clean kitchens, sparkling pools to maintenance support, our Operations teams keep our properties in top shape and ready to welcome our guests.

Work with Vacasa this Summer season!

Do you excel in fast-paced kitchen environments where exceptional customer service and quality food preparation is a must? We’d love to have you as a resort Cook! In this role, you’ll provide top-tier food and beverage service to our guests by preparing quality food while following all safety protocols as dictated by company policy and maintain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards at all times.

This is a seasonal position. Employment dates begin as soon as 5/1/2025 and work through end of season on or around 10/31/2025. As a part-time, seasonal position, exact schedule and hours are varied based on the needs of the business and may fluctuate from one week to the next. For this role weekends, nights, and holidays are required.

Compensation

$15 / hour. Actual pay will vary based on a candidate's skill, experience, education and/or location.
More benefits and company perks information below

What you’ll do

Prepare all food and set the assigned area for on-time opening, ensuring assigned area is fully equipped with product, equipment, tools, etc. necessary to properly execute incoming orders.
Perform all cooking tasks in compliance with company standards and approved recipes to achieve excellent guest service and satisfaction.
Properly fill orders placed by the front of the house Associates, doing so in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner. Keep front of the house Associates informed of items running out in a timely manner to protect the guest experience.
Ensure that the kitchen area and all its equipment are clean and in proper working condition. Maintain cleanliness and order in all coolers as well as freezers and ensure proper rotation of perishable products.
Properly follow all health department requirements and make sure all products are stored and kept in a safe and sanitary fashion. Do not use products if you doubt its freshness.
Address service staff concerns promptly and appropriately to ensure guests leave the restaurant satisfied.
Follow all opening and closing procedures and checklists. Perform all necessary cleaning assignments.

The skills you’ll need

6-12 months recent cooking experience preferred, preferably in a high volume operation
Must be detail oriented and able to work independently
Ability to read and comprehend routine instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to give high priority to customer service
Must be able to solve problems with a minimum of supervision
Must be able to read, write and understand English
Small appliances and kitchen tools knowledge
Basic knowledge of inventory and rotation of food
Serve Safe Certification a plus

Work environment and physical demands

Must be able to work week days and weekends, holidays and some on-call hours
Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for an extended period of time

Reach overhead and below the waist
Regularly push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and twist

The physical demands described here are an example of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

What you’ll get

Health/dental/vision insurance—100% coverage option
Employer Sponsored & Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
401K retirement savings plan with immediate 100% company match on the first 6% you contribute
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid vacation & sick days
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave after one year of tenure
Employee Assistance Program
Career advancement opportunities
Employee discounts
All the equipment you’ll need to be successful
Great colleagues and culture

Please visit our careers page to review our full benefits offerings

Vacasa is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other classes protected by applicable law. Veterans are encouraged.

Vacasa is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace is prohibited.

An offer of employment for this role will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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