Cook

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare food of consistent quality and assist in daily kitchen functions in Jacksonville, FL.

You will follow recipe cards and production standards, start items prepared ahead of time, rotate perishables, check pars for shift use and ensure proper temperatures. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential for smooth operations in a busy hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate food machinery.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time and avoid over-preparation.
• Date and rotate perishables, keep proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and arrange preparation and line setup.
• Return unused items to storage with covering and dating.
• Assist in controlling food costs and reducing waste per standards.
• Operate and clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, mixer, and other equipment.
• Attend regularly and be available to work as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Lift 100 lbs

Communication skills

Job description

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness. We provide competitive medical, dental and vision programs, vacation, sick and holiday policies, pet insurance, supplemental, spousal and child life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability plans, a 401(k) savings plan with matching funds, and various discount programs. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.