Cook

guestservices; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services is seeking a Cook to assist the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food on site in Lakeland, FL. This role supports daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires knowledge of recipes and sanitation, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Applicants should demonstrate strong customer service and the ability to communicate clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Culinary knowledge and basic kitchen safety are required.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and sanitation is essential.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to assist co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Operate food station, complete station checklists and temperature logs.
• Requisition food supplies and equipment based on future needs estimates.
• Monitor menus and spending to ensure economical meal preparation.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them to management.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Customer service

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Job description

Compensation Amount:

15.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Partial High School education required; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Culinary knowledge.
• Food Safety certified and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.