Cook

1821 Hospitality Group; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A hospitality company in Palatka, Florida is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare and cook a variety of dishes for guests. The ideal candidate will have experience in the kitchen, be able to manage multiple priorities, and possess a ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification. Join us to create exceptional dining experiences with quality food. Full benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy. You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Complete our short application today!