Cook 1 | FloraBelle | Full Time

PERG online; Florida; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PERG online in Florida is seeking a Line Cook 1 to prepare and store all prep items according to hotel specifications. You will independently cook items on an outlet line and ensure quality, equipment safety, and adherence to health standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires knowledge of basic kitchen prep, knife skills, sanitation, and the ability to stand 8+ hours. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected, with experience at least at one station and the capacity to

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of culinary experience.
• Proficient in knife skills and basic food safety.
• Able to operate outlet hot/cold line under supervision.
• Maintain clean, sanitary walk-in and prep areas.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Familiar with weights and measures to follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares all food items per supervisor and company specs.
• Operate outlet hot/cold line and meet deadlines for each meal period.
• Identify and inspect all food products for quality.
• Follow storage procedures when handling items in/near walk-in.
• Safely use all culinary equipment.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment compliant with Health Dept/EcoSure.
• Attend department meetings and required training.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Sanitation and safety

Stamina / endurance

Measuring & recipe scaling

Fast-paced environment

Flexible scheduling

Food handling knowledge

Quality inspection

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Robot Coupe

Knives

Oven/Grill knowledge

Microwave

Dish sanitation gear

Job description

Overview:

The position of Line Cook 1 ensures that all prep items are prepared and stored according to hotel specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepares all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• The ability to identify and inspect all food products for quality.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Safely and properly use all culinary equipment.
• Must have a solid and demonstrated understanding of cooking skills and techniques.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department and EcoSure standards at all times.

• Attend department meetings and other company required training.

Complete other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station
• Proper use and care of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, salad spinner
• Proper care and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
• Oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, robot coupe, mechanical choppers
• Knowledge of basic kitchen preparation, knife skills, sanitation, and safety
• Ability to remain active, including standing for 8+ hour per day
• Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be familiar with weights and measures to follow and multiply standard recipes.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers – or obtain upon hire.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.