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Published on Nov 21 2025

Lead Cook

$19.40 - $20.00  per hour
Visa required: H-2B
From Nov 13, 2025 to Sep 9, 2026

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Northwood Hospitality, LLC

Also known as: d/b/a Cheeca Lodge & Spa

81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
United States

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Job description

Duties: Responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items in a restaurant; general oversight and coordination (but not direct supervision or management) of up to 5 Line Cooks; consult with supervising staff to plan menus; assist Executive Chef in relaying instructions to the kitchen team when the Executive Chef is not in the kitchen.

Requirements: Three (3) years of culinary experience in a fine-dining or high-volume environment required. High-end hotel, resort, or private club experienced preferred. On-the-job training is provided. Applicant must provide Pre-employment Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Test is required.

Pay Rate: $19.40 - $20.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly. Overtime is available at $29.10 - $30.00 per hour. Additional, optional benefits may be offered to worker, for worker’s sole benefit, including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401k, and life insurance. If voluntarily elected by worker, employee costs/contributions for benefits will be deducted from paycheck.

Shifts: Work schedule can vary and can include evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Work may be performed on any day of the week from Monday through Sunday. Example shifts: 5:00am to 1:00pm, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Shift hours may vary.

Special Requirements

Requirements: Four to twelve (4-12) months of culinary experience in a fine-dining or high-volume environment required. High-end hotel, resort, or private club experienced preferred. On-the-job training is provided. Applicant must provide Pre-employment Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Test is required.

Employer Contact Info

+13055174450

[email protected]

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