Cook

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. As part of the kitchen brigade, your core purpose is to prepare food to recipe and keep service stations running smoothly. You will plan from the production schedule, season and cook a wide variety of foods, carve and display items, plate desserts and set up, run and break down buffet stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive food ingredients and supplies from the main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations
• Review the production schedule to determine food requirements and assemble the supplies and equipment needed
• Season and prepare a wide variety of foods, such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads and cereals, following prescribed recipes
• Slice, grind and cook meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods
• Carve and display meats, vegetables, fruits and salads
• Plate desserts
• Deliver, set up, break down and clean buffet stations
• Keep work areas, utensils and equipment clean, and ensure proper set-up, breakdown and cleaning of the kitchen

Requirements, Skills & Traits

Requirements:

EPI culinary diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience. Can understand and speak English and Spanish. Able to work different shifts. Must have a valid Health Card. Must hold a Dutch passport or a valid work permit.

Core Skills:

Seasoning, preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods to recipe. Carving, display and dessert plating. Buffet station set-up and service. Food safety and HACCP guidelines.

Soft Skills:

Attentive to detail and well organized. Dependable team player in a busy kitchen.

Success Metrics

Dishes and buffets are prepared to recipe and ready on time, desserts are plated to standard, and the kitchen and buffet stations meet food safety and cleanliness standards.

Benefits

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

Employment Culture & Growth

At Divi Resorts Aruba, the culinary team serves guests across several restaurants and outlets. This role offers varied cooking experience within an established resort group, with a training and education allowance that supports your growth in the kitchen.

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