Cook

Innisfree 62s; Orange Beach (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Innisfree 62s in Orange Beach is looking for a dedicated Cook to prepare and present high-quality meals. The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, follow strict food safety standards, and be a team player with a passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, managing multiple food orders, and ensuring a clean work environment. Candidates with at least a year of experience in the hospitality industry are preferred. Join our inclusive team where your voice matters!

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of cook experience required, hospitality industry preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food according to hotel standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of workstations.
• Handles guest complaints and solves problems.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Guest service

Teamwork

Food safety

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Reservation systems

Job description

Innisfree Hotels is an inclusive workplace that fosters a culture of care where employees genuinely matter, and their voices are heard. Location: Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach

Essential Duties and 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 the Restaurant 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.
• 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 along 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.