Top 75 Kitchen cook Jobs in Fort Walton Beach, Fl

Cook
Amentum —Destin, FL
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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SOI BISTRO —Fort Walton Beach, FL
- $14 - $30 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fast casual restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Floyd's Shrimp & Steakhouse —Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Overtime
- In person
- Cooking
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Line Cook - We Do Days!
Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group —Miramar Beach, FL
- $14 - $20 an hour
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Line cook
La parfait med spa —Destin, FL
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Cook
Emerald Waterfront Bar & Grill —Navarre, FL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Dietary Cook/Aide
Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center —Destin, FL
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In-person
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Café Shop Cook (Kitchen Staff)
Amor Cafe —Santa Rosa Beach, FL
- $10.98 an hour + tips
- Part-time
- In person
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Line Cook
The Stillery, Destin —Destin, FL
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Paid time off
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11h
Line Cook
Jim 'N Nick's Community BBQ —Niceville, FL
- Part-time
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. —Crestview, FL
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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Prep Cook - Ft. Walton Beach Chili's
Chili's —Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Food and Nutrition Cook
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center —Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Opportunities for advancement
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Line Cook
Harbor Docks —Destin, FL
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Food Prep Worker - Emerald Coast Convention Center
Aramark —Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Basic math
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Line Cook - Ft. Walton Beach Chili's
Chili's —Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Prep Cook
Jim 'N Nick's Community BBQ —Niceville, FL
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook
Innisfree Hotels —Fort Walton Beach, FL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Hotel
Prep Cook
Another Broken Egg of America, LLC —Destin, FL
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Leadership
- Café
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Prep Cook
Ruth's Chris —Destin, FL
- Hospitality
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Cook

Amentum -
Destin, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$28 - $32 an hour

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Buffet service
Kitchen health and safety standards
Recipe adherence
Computer operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Cook to support a Facilities O&M Services Contract. The Cook will be responsible for providing day-to-day support under the culinary areas of operations in banquet/ buffet style presentation. The facilities for Culinary are operating from 05:00 to 19:00 five to seven days a week and have competency for the following:

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.
Comply and follow US Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, 2009 Food Code and revisions.
Comply with all site policies and procedures.
Follow instructions to detail for the task at hand by the Executive Chef.
Prepare and follow recipes predetermined for the weekly menu.
Prepare, assemble, cook, and serve ingredients for menu items.
Collaborate with Executive Chef and other cooks to prepare meals during dining hours.
Provide feedback to the Executive Chef daily in verbal or written communication.
Stock, rotate, and maintain all food inventories for accuracy
Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures per health code
Prepare, clean, and restock dinning and kitchen areas for subsequent shifts by the end of your shift.
Perform jobs/tasks in an outside unconditioned environment at times(rare), while working in the hot and humid weather.
Occasionally set up and serve breakfasts, brunches, and evenings dinners in non-typical dining areas.
Work with the O&M supervisor for any equipment failures and facility failures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
H.S. diploma or equivalent.
2+ yrs. experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry with banquet/ buffet style cooking.
Provide applicable certifications.
Able to read, follow, and execute standardized recipes.
Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere.
Currently have Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain and maintain Serve Safe Certification or equivalent.
Computer literacy to navigate online required training, time keeping, and email.
A valid Driver's license form applicant's home state is required.

Additional Duties:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Being fit for duty.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly or as needed performing various assigned task.
Ability to do the following for extended periods of time: stoop, bend, kneel, reach, twist, and carry.
Ability to stand 8-10 hrs. per day.
Ability of a flexible schedule to be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and at times most holidays.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and have flexibility to move from one task to the next or work multiple tasks simultaneously.
Be able to work in a team environment.
Be a problem solver or solution maker.
Reasoning ability.
Can define problems and collect data while establishing facts to draw valid conclusions.
Good customer service skills.
Self-starter and motivated to perform at high level.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

$28.00-$32.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

06/08/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.

Comply and follow US Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, 2009 Food Code and revisions.

Comply with all site policies and procedures.

Follow instructions to detail for the task at hand by the Executive Chef.

Prepare and follow recipes predetermined for the weekly menu.

Prepare, assemble, cook, and serve ingredients for menu items.

Collaborate with Executive Chef and other cooks to prepare meals during dining hours.

Provide feedback to the Executive Chef daily in verbal or written communication.

Stock, rotate, and maintain all food inventories for accuracy

Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures per health code

Prepare, clean, and restock dinning and kitchen areas for subsequent shifts by the end of your shift.

Perform jobs/tasks in an outside unconditioned environment at times(rare), while working in the hot and humid weather.

Occasionally set up and serve breakfasts, brunches, and evenings dinners in non-typical dining areas.

Work with the O&M supervisor for any equipment failures and facility failures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

H.S. diploma or equivalent.

2+ yrs. experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry with banquet/ buffet style cooking.

Provide applicable certifications.

Able to read, follow, and execute standardized recipes.

Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.

Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere.

Currently have Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain and maintain Serve Safe Certification or equivalent.

Computer literacy to navigate online required training, time keeping, and email.

A valid Driver's license form applicant's home state is required.

Additional Duties:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Being fit for duty.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly or as needed performing various assigned task.

Ability to do the following for extended periods of time: stoop, bend, kneel, reach, twist, and carry.

Ability to stand 8-10 hrs. per day.

Ability of a flexible schedule to be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and at times most holidays.

Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and have flexibility to move from one task to the next or work multiple tasks simultaneously.

Be able to work in a team environment.

Be a problem solver or solution maker.

Reasoning ability.

Can define problems and collect data while establishing facts to draw valid conclusions.

Good customer service skills.

Self-starter and motivated to perform at high level.