COOK

Big Smoke Burger; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaside Cafe at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a line cook to bring energy and precision to the kitchen. Responsibilities include preparing menu items, following recipes, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have prior hospitality experience, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role emphasizes food safety, timely preparation, and maintaining a clean work station.

Qualifications

• Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English
• Experience: Previous hospitality experience is preferred
• Other Requirements: Able to read and follow recipes and food production procedures

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
• Prepare food based on daily needs and par levels using the proper recipe procedure
• Adhere to guest allergy sensitivity protocol
• Set up and maintains station with correct food products and utensils
• Monitor product levels and restock when necessary
• Cook perfect food in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
• Check all dishes before sending them out to guests to ensure proper plate presentation, quality, and temperature
• Clean and sanitize the work area, including counters, utensils, cutting boards, preparation area, and floors
• Ensure the proper temperature of equipment for the proper food storage protocol
• Change sanitizer every two hours, or earlier, if necessary, to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately
• Perform any job function requested by the management team

Skills

Adaptability & Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Communication

Initiative

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Thoroughness

Education

High School

Job description

We are looking for a line cook to bring the heat to the kitchen at the Seaside Cafe located at the award-winning Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oceanfront Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida.

• Prior experience in a kitchen or food service environment preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Passion for food and a willingness to learn and grow in the culinary field.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing menu items in a timely manner, ensuring great guest satisfaction. The Line Cook will prepare food items using recipe instructions, proper portioning methods, and cooking standards to fulfill orders according to brand standards. The Line Cook will maintain a workstation that is clean and organized while preparing food for our guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
• Prepare food based on daily needs and par levels using the proper recipe procedure
• Adhere to guest allergy sensitivity protocol
• Set up and maintains station with correct food products and utensils
• Monitor product levels and restock when necessary
• Cook perfect food in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
• Check all dishes before sending them out to guests to ensure proper plate presentation, quality, and temperature
• Clean and sanitize the work area, including counters, utensils, cutting boards, preparation area, and floors
• Ensure the proper temperature of equipment for the proper food storage protocol
• Change sanitizer every two hours, or earlier, if necessary, to ensure a safe and clean environmentPerform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately
• Perform any job function requested by the management team

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem-Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Thoroughness – Ensures that work is complete and accurate

Requirements:

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: Previous hospitality experience is preferred

Other Requirements: Able to read and follow recipes and food production procedures