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