About the role
Pay: $17.00 to $23.00 per hour
32 Palm is a contemporary coastal restaurant located inside the Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites, offering a refined yet approachable dining experience. Known for its fresh seafood, elevated American cuisine, and polished service, 32 Palm serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a dynamic resort environment. The restaurant caters to hotel guests, vacationing families, and local patrons seeking quality cuisine and exceptional hospitality.
32 Palm operates within a high-volume, seasonal beachfront market, requiring strong operational leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Line Cooks (full and part time available)
We are looking for dependable and motivated Line Cook candidates to join our culinary teams. Whether you're developing your skills or you're an experienced cook who can confidently handle a busy station, we're looking for people who take pride in their work and bring the
right attitude, professionalism, and temperament
to the kitchen.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
COOK I — Experienced / Advanced Cook
For experienced cooks who can confidently run multiple stations, maintain quality during high-volume service, assist with training other cooks, and be relied upon as a strong member of the culinary team.
COOK II — Experienced Line Cook
For cooks with solid professional kitchen experience who can independently operate a station, follow recipes and standards, maintain organization, and execute consistently during busy service.
COOK III — Developing Cook
For candidates building their professional culinary experience. Basic kitchen skills and experience are preferred, but we're willing to work with motivated individuals who have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Professional kitchen experience appropriate to the position
Strong basic cooking and knife skills
Ability and willingness to learn multiple stations
Calm and level-headed during high-volume service
Positive and professional attitude
Strong communication and teamwork
Ability to take direction and constructive feedback professionally
Dependable and punctual
Clean, organized, and able to maintain a well-run station
Sense of urgency without sacrificing food quality
Willingness to help teammates when needed
Pride in consistency, presentation, and execution
Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards
THE KIND OF COOKS WE WANT
We believe a kitchen can be
fast-paced and demanding while still being professional and respectful
.
We're looking for cooks who can handle the pressure of a busy service without allowing frustration to affect the people around them. Mistakes happen. Difficult services happen. What matters is how you respond.
Stay calm. Communicate. Solve the problem. Keep cooking.
Whether you're an experienced Cook I or someone looking to develop into a stronger culinary professional as a Cook III, we're interested in people who want to
learn, improve, and become part of a strong culinary team.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Basic written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
Ability to work as a team member
Follows directions and instructions
Ability to produce an excellent culinary and restaurant experience for patrons.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED
One to two years of experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook
Certificate in Culinary Arts preferred
Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
Familiar with industry best practices
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and preparing and cooking food.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Harrison Group is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to grow as a company while serving customers throughout our communities. Black, Indigenous and People of Color, women, LGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Pay is dependent upon experience.
32 Palm is proudly operated by the Harrison Group, a multi-property hospitality organization with over 50 years of experience in Ocean City and surrounding coastal markets. The Harrison Group is committed to operational excellence, financial performance, and developing hospitality professionals who lead with accountability, service, and integrity.