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Prep Cook - Resort

Cheeca Lodge and Spa

81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036

214 Room Hotel
Managed By Northwood Hospitality
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Compensation: Based on experience, Full-Time

Job Description

Prep Cook – Cheeca Lodge & Spa

Location: Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada, Florida Keys

Join Our Culinary Team:
Cheeca Lodge & Spa, one of the premier resorts in the Florida Keys, is seeking passionate and detail-oriented Prep Cooks to join our culinary team. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional food, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
  • Food Prep for our Cooks and Chefs
  • Follow precise instructions for food preparation to ensure consistent quality.
  • Set an example for less experienced cooks and assist in training when needed.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen to meet Board of Health standards.
  • Strive for perfection in food presentation and minimize waste.
  • Ensure a clean and professional appearance at all times.
  • Maintain a friendly, courteous demeanor and collaborate effectively with team members.
  • Perform well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school degree or GED preferred.
  • Good reading, communication, and comprehension skills in English.
  • Must already be eligible to work in the USA (no sponsorships available).
  • No facial piercings permitted.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching and 100% vesting.
  • Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance.
  • AD&D insurance.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Attractive resort discounts at Northwood Hospitality properties.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Life insurance.
Why Join Cheeca Lodge & Spa?

As a Prep Cook at Cheeca Lodge & Spa, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in delivering outstanding culinary experiences in a luxury resort setting. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a high-end kitchen while working alongside talented chefs. Apply today to become part of our award-winning culinary team in the beautiful Florida Keys!

Posted October 19, 2024

Cheeca Lodge and Spa

WELCOME TO CHEECA

A Legendary Tropical Hideaway

Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.

The Legend of Our Grand Florida Keys Hotel Resort

You've found it...the crown jewel of Islamorada Florida Keys hotels. 

Hardy Keys pioneers called Conchs chose this very beach to carve out a tenacious living in the isolated beauty of the undiscovered Florida Keys. Here, they formed a Methodist congregation and built a two-room school house and a cemetery. Cheeca has preserved this Pioneer Cemetery, where members of the founding families of Islamorada are buried. You can explore it today; it is a designated historical site. The Angel with the Broken Wing watches over the grave of Etta Pinder, who died in 1914. Here lies the first footprint of Islamorada – "Purple Isle" in Spanish.

The early 1940's brought electricity and fresh water. Mrs. Clara Mae Downey from Olney, Maryland, opened the Olney Inn in 1946. She described this early bellwether of Cheeca as "different – rather comparable to the tropical estate of a gifted host." Clara's first guest was President Harry Truman, who cherished his time loafing around the pool and wondering amidst the resort's 22 quaint bungalows. 

Fast horses, high society and a healthy dose of Keys vivacity marked the reign of the Twitchell Family in the 1960's. Cynthia, better known as "Chee," was an heiress to the A&P grocery chain and owner of a top thoroughbred racing farm. "We took my nickname, combined it with my husband Carl's, and came up with "Cheeca," she recalled. The Twitchells completely refurbished the property, adding the main lodge, the oceanfront villas, tennis courts, golf course and Cheeca's trademark wooden fishing pier. Chee raised miniature tarpon and her beloved seahorses in the aquariums throughout the resort. "Suzy the Seahorse" became Cheeca's mascot and logo, gracing the resort's menus, brochures, towels and linens.

Avid outdoorsman and Coca Cola magnate Carl Navarre purchased Cheeca Lodge in 1976, hosting his Fortune 500 friends in for sunny days of sportfishing and golf. Celebrities flocked to the hotel and famous guests were reeling in giant bonefish right off the resort's pier. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World" was born, seducing wealthy adventurers from around the world.

In 2005, Cheeca Lodge underwent over $30 million dollars in renovations, restoring the property and its surrounding grounds to their original grandeur, ensuring that we will be a cherished destination for generations to come. Following a fire on New Year's Eve 2008, the Main Lodge was completely rebuilt once again, with a fabulous open-air lobby, a spectacular oceanfront banquet room with panoramic views, and an exclusive indoor / outdoor lounge area for club members.

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