The Lake Nona Courtyard and Residence Inn are looking for a passionate Cook to craft meals that are not only delightful in flavor but also in presentation. Are you a creative, driven cook who’s ready to level up their skills and bring flavor to every plate? Join our team and prepare delicious meals in accordance with our menu guidelines.

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be familiar with kitchen environments and skilled in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is equally important. We look forward to meeting you! 

• Responsible for preparing assigned food items.
• Follow the recipes and the portion control guidelines set by the hotel.
• Responsible for setting up stations with appropriate par levels for the shift and restocking items as needed.
• Prepare any ingredient or specific recipes as directed.
• Keep work area clean, sanitized, and organized. This includes but not limited to prep stations, sinks, walk-ins, lowboys, floor, dry storage, ovens and stovetops.
• Possess strong cooking skills.
• Understand how to use a variety of food service equipment, including knives, pots and pans, ovens and grills, food processors and slicers in a safe environment.
• Possess knowledge of and follows sanitary food handling procedures.
• Remain calm and work well under pressure.
• Must understand and practice proper food cooling and storing procedures.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
• Ensure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
• Prepares workstation and daily prep list. Follow directions.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
• Always maintain safe food handling procedures.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of all food served.
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food items.
• Assist to stock inventory appropriately.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.
• Inform management when equipment is due for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Track inventory to ensure that you always have adequate supplies.
• Set up and maintain stock of food preparation lines.
• Prepare food as required and ordered.
• Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately.
• Maintain hotel equipment in proper working conditions.
• Be familiar with hotel facilities and their location and hours.
• Attend required meetings.
• Complete any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Culinary certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years or more of line cook experience required, preferably in fast paced, culinary environment.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Must have basic knowledge of kitchen equipment (ovens, burners, etc.)
• Demonstrated basic knife skills.
• Able to follow directions/recipes.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Commitment to the production of high-quality outputs and excellent service.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to follow safety guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Professional behavior, able to work for long periods of time.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Level-headed with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Easily adapt to changing situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well with a team and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Good personal hygiene/cleanliness.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and written form.
• Flexible Scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work Breakfast or Dinner shifts.

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Primarily working in a kitchen environment: hot dishes, sharp objects, knives, boiling water, hot stoves/surfaces, potential wax floors, slip resistant footwear required.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures and moderate to high noise levels.
• While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly required to walk, stand, for 6-8 hours per day.
• Occasionally required to climb and use balance. Frequent use of hands and arms to reach, carry, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. 

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