Cafeteria Cook — Craft Daily Team Meals Onsite

Recess; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off

Team meals

Two-night hotel stay

Dining/ spa discounts

Fitness classes

Employee hotel rates

Left Lane growth opportunities

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, GA is hiring a dependable Cafeteria Cook to support the Team Member Café and broader culinary operation. You’ll manage daily food preparation, keep a clean, stocked work area, and assist with prep for restaurants, banquets, and other outlets as needed.

This onsite role offers growth with Left Lane, competitive benefits, and the chance to help build a new lifestyle hotel experience from day one.

Qualifications

• Previous cook, prep cook, cafeteria, restaurant, or professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, directions, and established food preparation standards.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to stay on schedule.
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude and willingness to help across the culinary operation.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, food quality, and consistency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, lifting, and other physical movement required in a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals for the Recess Team Member Café according to established menus, recipes, and quality standards.
• Complete daily prep and production to ensure food is fresh, appealing, and ready for scheduled meal periods.
• Maintain appropriate food levels throughout service and replenish items as needed.
• Assist with food preparation and production for restaurants, banquets, and other culinary operations based on business needs.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, sanitation, and temperature-control standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen and service area.
• Communicate with Chefs regarding prep needs, product levels, and operational priorities.
• Use ingredients thoughtfully, minimize waste, and help maintain consistent quality and portioning.
• Support fellow culinary team members and contribute wherever additional help is needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Follow recipes

Organization

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, GA is hiring a dependable Cafeteria Cook to support the Team Member Café and broader culinary operation. You’ll manage daily food preparation, keep a clean, stocked work area, and assist with prep for restaurants, banquets, and other outlets as needed.

This onsite role offers growth with Left Lane, competitive benefits, and the chance to help build a new lifestyle hotel experience from day one.