GATORS DOCKSIDE
GATORS DOCKSIDE

12 Gators Dockside Line Cook Jobs Hiring Near You

Line/Prep Cook

Ocala, FL · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Gator's Dockside Restaurants is composed of a team of fun, diverse, and hardworking individuals who live and lead by our "Do it R.I.G.H.T.!" core values. We use these values to achieve our mission of ...

Line/Prep Cook

Lake City, FL · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Gator's Dockside Restaurants is composed of a team of fun, diverse, and hardworking individuals who live and lead by our "Do it R.I.G.H.T.!" core values. We use these values to achieve our mission of ...

Line/Prep Cook

Lake City, FL · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Gator's Dockside Restaurants is composed of a team of fun, diverse, and hardworking individuals who live and lead by our "Do it R.I.G.H.T.!" core values. We use these values to achieve our mission of ...

Line/Prep Cook

Ocala, FL · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Gator's Dockside Restaurants is composed of a team of fun, diverse, and hardworking individuals who live and lead by our "Do it R.I.G.H.T.!" core values. We use these values to achieve our mission of ...

Line/Prep Cooks

Spring Hill, FL · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Gator's Dockside Restaurants is composed of a team of fun, diverse, and hardworking individuals who live and lead by our "Do it R.I.G.H.T.!" core values. We use these values to achieve our mission of ...

Line/Prep Cooks

Spring Hill, FL · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Gator's Dockside Restaurants is composed of a team of fun, diverse, and hardworking individuals who live and lead by our "Do it R.I.G.H.T.!" core values. We use these values to achieve our mission of ...

Works directly with kitchen team members to communicate accurate and standard food cook times ... Dockside Restaurants as the last part of the quality assurance line for food quality. S/he provides ...

Works directly with kitchen team members to communicate accurate and standard food cook times ... Dockside Restaurants as the last part of the quality assurance line for food quality. S/he provides ...

Works directly with kitchen team members to communicate accurate and standard food cook times ... Dockside Restaurants as the last part of the quality assurance line for food quality. S/he provides ...

Works directly with kitchen team members to communicate accurate and standard food cook times ... Dockside Restaurants as the last part of the quality assurance line for food quality. S/he provides ...

Works directly with kitchen team members to communicate accurate and standard food cook times ... Dockside Restaurants as the last part of the quality assurance line for food quality. S/he provides ...

Works directly with kitchen team members to communicate accurate and standard food cook times ... Dockside Restaurants as the last part of the quality assurance line for food quality. S/he provides ...

GATORS DOCKSIDE Jobs Information

Does Gator's Dockside pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
93% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 100% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do workers at Gator's Dockside worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
62% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do Gator's Dockside workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
75% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it for Gator's Dockside workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
58% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Gator's Dockside?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
73% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do Gator's Dockside managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
75% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do jobs at Gator's Dockside spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Gator's Dockside?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at Gator's Dockside feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Gator's Dockside?

Most people feel stressed out here.
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Gator's Dockside enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
58% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at Gator's Dockside recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Gator's Dockside?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Gator's Dockside?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do people think Gator's Dockside’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
62% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Gator's Dockside is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.
What are the most popular jobs at Gators Dockside?
Line/Prep Cook

Line/Prep Cook

Gator's Dockside

Ocala, FL • On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Gator's Dockside rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description:

We Are Now Hiring Line/Prep Cooks!
Gator’s Dockside Restaurants is composed of a team of fun, diverse, and hardworking individuals who live and lead by our "Do it R.I.G.H.T.!" core values. We use these values to achieve our mission of, "providing our customers with a GREAT dining experience, from beginning to end," in a high-performance culture where all team members are valued, recognized, and rewarded for results. If our culture and values sound like something you are interested in living by, we would love for you to join our team!


Key Responsibilities


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

  • Arrives to work on time as scheduled in full uniform.
  • Fulfills all job responsibilities in order to contribute to “a great dining experience from beginning to end” for our guests.
  • Work directly with both BOH and FOH team members to ensure all of the guest's needs are fulfilled in a timely manner.
  • Communicates positively with FOH and BOH team members to ensure all guest requests are accommodated.
  • Ensure menu knowledge to address any server or bartender questions about the menu; including food allergy issues.
  • Follows recipes; Upholds specs and perfect presentation of every dish.
  • Drives ticket times.
  • Proper food handling and sanitation of work areas; ensures compliance with food handling requirements.
  • Supports other stations and areas of the BOH as needed.
  • Communicate with fellow team members and management to keep one another informed.
  • Maintain neat and organized work areas; to include sweeping and mopping as needed.
  • Accomplishes all running and end of shift side work; including ensuring work areas are stocked and ready for the next scheduled team member to take over.
  • Notifies management immediately of any potential problem.
Requirements:

Line/Prep Cooks are responsible for representing Gator’s Dockside Restaurants, and living by our Company standards. S/he provides guest service that exhibits professionalism, attention to detail, and the desire to make sure all food goes out in a quality manner and to the specifications of Gator’s Dockside. S/he will also work directly with other team members to ensure that all guests' visits exceed their expectations.


Essential Requirements & Skills

  • Desire to provide exceptional service throughout the entire shift.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work alone as well as with a team.
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
  • Must be able to handle high stress situations.
  • Team members must be 18 years old and able to work in the United States.

Leadership Qualities

  • Leads self with self-discipline, critical thinking and problem solving, initiative, and leadership ability.
  • Leads people through a passion for motivating others to perform as a team to ensure great dining experiences.
  • Communicates effectively through active listening and positively influencing a diverse team.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Line/Prep Cooks are expected to be able to perform the job functions with reasonable accommodation. Physical demands include:

  • Remain standing for extended periods of time.
  • Bending, squatting, and lifting, up to 30 lbs., for short distances.
  • Frequent communication with Managers and Team Members and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Benefits of Working with Our Team

  • We offer all team members flexible scheduling,
  • Competitive pay, and;
  • Extensive opportunities for growth within the Company.

Gator’s Dockside Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.


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