Cook

Innisfree 62s; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach is seeking a friendly Cook to join our hotel kitchen team. The role is hourly and based on experience, with responsibilities across pantry, hot line, and buffet prep to support guest service.

You will follow hotel standard recipes, maintain cleanliness, handle multiple orders, and ensure food safety. Prior cook experience in hospitality preferred; high school diploma required; English communication essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of cook experience; hospitality preferred.
• Ability to follow written or spoken instructions.
• English reading/writing/speaking essential.
• Familiar with reservation and POS systems.
• Able to use computer-based operating software.
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Cook orders and ensure health and safety standards.
• Manage multiple orders and coordinate with wait staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstation.
• Restock supplies and organize storage areas.
• Assist with buffet setup and presentation.
• Break down buffets and store food properly.
• Follow recipes and ensure freshness.
• Support team to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety regulations.
• Handle guest complaints when needed.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Reservation software

Job description

Position: Cook (Hourly rate: 16.00 USD, based on experience) | Location: Hilton Garden Inn FWB.

Responsibilities

• Always approaches all interactions with guests and employees in a friendly and service‑oriented manner by maintaining a positive demeanor.
• Promotes a positive and caring work environment by addressing and resolving any conflict in a calm and poised manner.
• Has thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
• Prepares all foods following hotel standard recipes, taking orders from wait staff or computer system.
• Cooks orders according to food health and safety standards.
• Handles multiple food orders at a time and monitors multiple orders as new orders arrive.
• Delivers food order to wait staff in a timely manner.
• Sanitizes and cleans workstations and utensils.
• Reorders stock and food supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Completes necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours.
• Prepares ingredients for the shift.
• Prepares and displays buffet food items according to the hotel standards.
• Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep‑frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par‑cooking.
• Recognizes quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.
• Breaks down buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each shift.
• Ensures ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Follows recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.
• Bakes, grills, steams, and boils meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods.
• Prepares and presents, garnishes, and arranges final dishes.
• Handles and stores ingredients and food.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintains a clean, healthy, and safe working area with awareness of all sanitary practices.
• Supports other staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Adheres to safety and quality regulations.
• Handles guest complaints and solves problems to the degree possible.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum 1 year of cook experience required; hospitality industry preferred.
3. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, or scheduled form.
4. Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English to communicate with guests and team members.
5. Knowledge of reservation and POS systems.
6. Ability to work with computers and good knowledge of operating software preferred.
7. Must be able to multi‑task and be detail‑oriented.
8. Must be a team player.