Line Cook/Commis (Buck's Roadhouse)

Buck’s Roadhouse—where good food, great company, and local tradition come together. A place where casual comfort meets crafted excellence, Buck’s is all about bold flavors, a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, and the kind of service that makes every guest feel at home. Whether it’s a post-adventure feast, a lively night with friends and family, or a quiet meal at the bar, we bring warmth, energy, and the true spirit of hospitality to every experience.

With a team that’s fast, fun, and full of heart, we anticipate our guests’ needs with ease—offering service that’s effortless yet intentional. We take pride in what we do, from crafting the perfect plate to creating an environment where people want to return again and again.

If you’re passionate about great food, genuine connections, and being part of something special, Buck’s Roadhouse is the place for you. Join us as we bring back a local favorite, one meal at a time.

Job Summary

The Line Cook/Commis assists the Demi Chef, Chef de Partie, and culinary management in the preparation, production, and service of food items of the kitchen within the designated area. The Commis must be familiar with all policies and procedures of the department, F&B standards, Health & Hygiene, and Fire & Safety standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow the standard recipes, methods of preparation, and presentation according to the department/hotel standard as laid down by the Sous Chef and CDC, ensuring you are maintaining the relevant standards
• Be familiar with the menu and thoroughly know the ingredients, portion size, method of cooking, preparation time, and presentation of items on the menu, thereby ensuring the items are properly prepared and presented whether hot or cold or as the case might be
• Constantly check prepared food for taste, temperature, and visual appeal. Be aware of the importance of quality food and make every effort to prepare the items to the established quality
• Check daily all fridges and storerooms in the designated section, ensuring that the correct temperatures are being maintained and making sure all perishable items are in perfect condition. Take preventive action against loss whenever necessary
• Ensure and prevent the use of spoiled or contaminated products in any phase of food preparation. Double check with a senior chef should anything be in doubt regarding the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Be on-duty according to the scheduled roster, correctly groomed, and in a condition to perform assigned duties
• Maintain and check sufficient mise-en-place for your assigned duties and shift and immediately report shortages of ingredients to the senior chef on duty whilst ordering directly from the kitchen stores to bring up stocks of the required ingredients
• Prior to the closure of the shift, ensure that all perishable items are properly cooled, stored, and the working station is clean, tidy, and up to standard and ensure that all machinery & utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized to standards. This includes reporting any damaged, non-functional equipment or shortage of smalls to the senior chef on duty
• Take full charge of the assigned section. Consult the senior chef on information regarding the day’s production requirements and mise en place preparations, and carry out routine assigned work independently
• To ensure that all Food Safety standards—HCCP / DIVERSEY—are followed to the fullest
• Participate in ‘on-the-job’ training and mentoring from senior chefs to ensure that you perform at the required standards
• To assist with any other duties as required by the line manager or another member of the management team
• Assist stewarding team when and where needed
• Daily cleaning of stations, equipment, and any other cleaning duties as provided by culinary management
  
  

   Skills, Experience, & Educational Requirements

• Qualification in Commercial Cookery from an internationally recognized institution with minimum of 1 years’ Chef experience
• Knowledge of procedures and methods used in the preparation, production, presentation, and storage of food items is required
• Food Handler's certification
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary transportation to/from resort
• Complimentary meal per shift
• Subsidized housing based on availability
• Discounted colleague rate for Kerzner Properties worldwide
  
  

Our brand is growing faster than ever, and Buck’s is a key part of that journey. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a culture that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in creating moments that go beyond expectations, wowing our guests at every turn and crafting Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories. At Buck’s you will be at the heart of this vision.