Specialty Cook Jobs
Specialty Cook jobs are open across restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and healthcare foodservice, from prep-level and line positions to lead and executive roles, with specializations in pastry, grill, and international cuisines. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Hourly Wage
Guckenheimer offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is $23.00 per hour - $24.00 per hour.
Work Hours
The work hours for this position are approximately 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Mon-Fri.
Key Purpose
Season and cook food following recipes and instructions from a wide array of international cuisines, presenting them in an exhibition style and to order. Go above and beyond to create a unique, healthy, and delicious user experience through thoughtfully prepared plates and dishes.
Success Criteria
- High Volume experience is a must
- Passion for customer service and engagement
- Ability to anticipate guests' needs
- Maintain a positive attitude, even in times of pressure and change
- Ability to communicate effectively
Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence
- Continually encourages and promotes teamwork daily
- Willing to assist in all areas of the cafe and adapt to operational needs
- Lead by example through the daily practice and adherence of company policies/procedures, HACCP, and Cleaning Procedures
Ideal Candidate Experience
- Culinary degree preferred, but not required
- 3+ years of experience in a scratch-cooking culinary position
- Experience in multiple, high-volume service platforms (e.g. Hotel, Fine Dining, Banquet (catering), Corporate Dining)
- Practical experience in International Cuisines
- Hospitality focused
Key Accountabilities
- Follow and maintain tasks and production to deliver meals on time
- Highly dependable, reliable, and always on time
- Must comply with all ServSafe and HACCP programs and standards
- Actively follow worker-safety guidelines and policies to mitigate risk of injury
- Demonstrates a high-level of self-awareness
- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Reach, bend, stoop, push, and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds
- Utilize team lift, transportation carts, and any other means of assistance when dealing with heavy loads
- Come to work properly dressed and in accordance with the dress code
- Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods
HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer property, and ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.
As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.
Hourly Wage
Guckenheimer offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is $23.00 per hour - $24.00 per hour.
Work Hours
The work hours for this position are approximately 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Mon-Fri.
Key Purpose
Season and cook food following recipes and instructions from a wide array of international cuisines, presenting them in an exhibition style and to order. Go above and beyond to create a unique, healthy, and delicious user experience through thoughtfully prepared plates and dishes.
Success Criteria
- High Volume experience is a must
- Passion for customer service and engagement
- Ability to anticipate guests' needs
- Maintain a positive attitude, even in times of pressure and change
- Ability to communicate effectively
Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence
- Continually encourages and promotes teamwork daily
- Willing to assist in all areas of the cafe and adapt to operational needs
- Lead by example through the daily practice and adherence of company policies/procedures, HACCP, and Cleaning Procedures
Ideal Candidate Experience
- Culinary degree preferred, but not required
- 3+ years of experience in a scratch-cooking culinary position
- Experience in multiple, high-volume service platforms (e.g. Hotel, Fine Dining, Banquet (catering), Corporate Dining)
- Practical experience in International Cuisines
- Hospitality focused
Key Accountabilities
- Follow and maintain tasks and production to deliver meals on time
- Highly dependable, reliable, and always on time
- Must comply with all ServSafe and HACCP programs and standards
- Actively follow worker-safety guidelines and policies to mitigate risk of injury
- Demonstrates a high-level of self-awareness
- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Reach, bend, stoop, push, and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds
- Utilize team lift, transportation carts, and any other means of assistance when dealing with heavy loads
- Come to work properly dressed and in accordance with the dress code
- Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods
HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer property, and ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.
As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Belterra Resort Indiana5
- Boyd Biloxi1
- ISS Facility Services1
- LSG Sky Chefs1
- MGM Resorts International1
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Food & Beverage1
- Hospitality & Tourism1
- Technology & Software1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in specialty cook jobs.
- Two or more years of line or station cooking experience in a professional kitchen
- Current food handler or ServSafe certification
- Proficiency in knife skills and classical cooking techniques
- Ability to work high-volume service under time and temperature constraints
- Familiarity with HACCP food safety standards and allergen protocols
- Experience with at least one specialty cuisine, station, or dietary format such as vegan or gluten-free
Tips for Your Specialty Cook Job Search
Tailor your resume to each station
List the specific stations you've worked, such as sauté, garde manger, or pastry, rather than just writing 'kitchen experience.' Hiring chefs scan resumes for station fluency, and matching your listed skills to the job posting's cuisine type gets you past the first cut.
Get your food handler certification current
Many specialty cook postings require a current food handler or ServSafe certification before the first interview. Renew yours before you start applying so an expired card doesn't knock you out of contention after a strong audition shift.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists specialty cook openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a tight two-minute tasting portfolio
When a posting mentions a stage or working interview, prepare two or three dishes that show range across technique and flavor profile. Bring written recipes you can leave behind so the chef remembers your work after a busy audition day with multiple candidates.
Ask smart questions in the kitchen interview
Ask about the prep schedule, sourcing relationships, and how the menu changes seasonally. These questions signal you understand kitchen operations, not just cooking, and they tell you whether the role matches the environment where you do your best work.
Negotiate your schedule before your wage
In specialty cook roles, shift consistency and station assignment affect your daily satisfaction as much as pay does. Clarify which stations you'd own, how split shifts are structured, and whether the schedule rotates before you accept an offer.
Specialty Cook Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most specialty cooks?
The companies hiring the most specialty cooks right now include Belterra Resort Indiana, Boyd Biloxi, and ISS Facility Services, with the largest share of openings in Nevada, Illinois, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest in full-service restaurants, hotel food and beverage operations, and contract foodservice accounts.
How many specialty cook jobs are remote?
About 0% of specialty cook openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most kitchen roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or flexible arrangements include recipe development, menu consulting, and culinary content production rather than traditional line or station positions.
How do you become a specialty cook?
You become a specialty cook by building systematic kitchen experience, starting at prep or entry-level line positions and advancing into a defined station. Completing a culinary program or apprenticeship accelerates your technique foundation, while earning a ServSafe certification satisfies the food safety requirement most employers list. Repeated exposure to a specific cuisine or format, whether pastry, grill, or plant-based cooking, develops the specialization that makes you competitive for titled roles.
Can you get hired as a specialty cook with little experience?
Yes, you can get hired as a specialty cook with limited experience if you target entry-level station roles at high-volume operations such as hotel banquets, cafeteria accounts, or fast-casual kitchens that hire and train on the job. Demonstrating a clean knife kit, a current food handler card, and genuine familiarity with the specific cuisine or format the kitchen runs carries more weight than years on a resume at this level.
What does the specialty cook interview process look like?
The specialty cook interview process typically begins with a brief phone or in-person conversation about your station history and availability, followed by a working interview or stage where you cook alongside the team for a shift. The chef evaluates your knife work, speed, cleanliness, and ability to follow direction under pressure. Some employers add a second conversation about schedule, pay, and role expectations before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to specialty cook jobs?
You can find and apply to specialty cook jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your station experience and cuisine background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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