Cook Helper Filled

Company Snapshot

Divi Resorts Aruba is an established collection of beachfront resort properties on Eagle Beach, known for warm Caribbean hospitality. Divi Resorts offers a structured, dependable workplace where team members can build a stable, long-term career.

Position Highlights

Cook Helper. Supporting the cooks, your core purpose is to prepare ingredients and cold items accurately and keep the kitchen clean and safe. You will wash, peel and cut produce, prepare cold meats, seafood and garnishes, make toast and hors d'oeuvres, plate desserts and help prevent waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Disinfect and sanitize food preparation surfaces and equipment
• Prepare fruits and vegetables by washing, peeling and cutting, and store them in the respective refrigerators
• Prepare cold meats, shell seafood, slice cold cuts and bread fish and other items as necessary
• Prepare cold menu items and garnish them according to prescribed recipes
• Prepare hot and cold toast and hors d'oeuvres
• Plate and garnish desserts such as ice cream, pies, cakes and fruit cups
• Conserve food items, using all products and by-products to prevent waste
• Use, maintain and clean equipment according to procedures
• Be familiar with the property's fire and emergency program

Requirements, Skills & Traits

Requirements:

Completed EPB kitchen certificate or basic food production training. Understands English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamento. Must have a valid Health Card. Must hold a Dutch passport or a valid work permit.

Core Skills:

Food preparation of produce, cold meats and seafood. Cold menu items, garnishes and hors d'oeuvres. Dessert plating. Sanitation of surfaces and equipment.

Soft Skills:

Attentive to detail and hygiene. Dependable team player who supports the cooks.

Success Metrics

Ingredients and cold items are prepared accurately and on time, desserts are plated to standard, waste is kept low, and surfaces and equipment are always sanitized.

Benefits

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Full Attendance and Year-End Bonus
• Vacation Savings Plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Training and Course Allowance

Employment Culture & Growth

At Divi Resorts Aruba, the culinary team serves guests across several restaurants and outlets. This entry-level role offers a solid start in a professional kitchen within an established resort group, with a training and course allowance that supports your development.

How To Apply

Send your Cover Letter and CV to email recruiter@megaresorts.com or pass by the HR Office located at the Tamarijn Beach Resort