Lead Cook

We are excited to offer an amazing opportunity to join the newly rebranded and renovated Mystic Dunes a Hilton Vacation Club made up of 986 suites and located on 600 luxurious acres. We encourage you to join our service-oriented family that strives to provide exceptional experiences for our members and guests every day surrounded by lush landscapes and a beautifully manicured golf course. Join in the fun and be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve as well as the communities we are a part of. Located near all major attractions and with tons to offer our members and guests this is definitely the place to be if you want to grow your career and learn from a consummate group of professionals that strive for excellence.

The Lead Cook supports the Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality food. This hands-on role includes guiding and training associates assisting with purchasing and cost control and upholding food safety and sanitation standards. Lead Cook plays a key role in maintaining a clean safe and efficient kitchen while fostering a positive and respectful work environment.

As aLead Cookyou would be responsible for:

• Execute daily kitchen operations and support BOH team leadership
• Supervise train and delegate tasks to line staff (team of 45)
• Ensure proper food preparation portioning and presentation standards
• Assist in ordering receiving inventory management and cost control
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe or equivalent)
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu updates and service changes
• Monitor cleanliness organization and equipment maintenance
• Uphold a team culture of dignity respect and high performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned by kitchen leadership
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Strong communication time management and team leadership skills
• Availability for both day and evening shifts
• Embodies the Hilton Grand Vacations Values of Hospitality Integrity Leadership Teamwork Ownership Now
• Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned.
• Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

To fulfill this role successfully you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a Hotel/Restaurant or high-end kitchen
• Strong background in restaurant operations and culinary fundamentals
• Excellent palate and knowledge of seasonal ingredients
• Food Safety Certification required
• Physically demanding requirements that require the ability to bend lift up to 60 lb. reach overhead climb sit stand walk push pull and move about the work area of limited space without special accommodations.
• Moderate noise outdoor weather conditions high places extreme heat and/or cold.

In addition the following qualifications knowledge skills abilities and experience are preferred:

• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Strong communication time management and team leadership skills
• Availability for both day and evening shifts

HGV was awarded four out of five stars for fostering a culture of work-life balance and family-friendly benefits and is one of Newsweeks Americas Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families. Over the past 30 years the highest honor weve received is the continued loyalty of our Owners Members and Guests. Weve also earned accolades for the remarkable work of our dedicated Team Members throughout our resorts call centers and corporate offices.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

As aLead Cookyou would be responsible for:

• Execute daily kitchen operations and support BOH team leadership
• Supervise train and delegate tasks to line staff (team of 45)
• Ensure proper food preparation portioning and presentation standards
• Assist in ordering receiving inventory management and cost control
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe or equivalent)
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu updates and service changes
• Monitor cleanliness organization and equipment maintenance
• Uphold a team culture of dignity respect and high performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned by kitchen leadership
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Strong communication time management and team leadership skills
• Availability for both day and evening shifts
• Embodies the Hilton Grand Vacations Values of Hospitality Integrity Leadership Teamwork Ownership Now
• Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned.
• Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To fulfill this role successfully you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a Hotel/Restaurant or high-end kitchen
• Strong background in restaurant operations and culinary fundamentals
• Excellent palate and knowledge of seasonal ingredients
• Food Safety Certification required
• Physically demanding requirements that require the ability to bend lift up to 60 lb. reach overhead climb sit stand walk push pull and move about the work area of limited space without special accommodations.
• Moderate noise outdoor weather conditions high places extreme heat and/or cold.

In addition the following qualifications knowledge skills abilities and experience are preferred:

• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Strong communication time management and team leadership skills
• Availability for both day and evening shifts