Cook 1 (Full-time & Part-time)

Columbus Hospitality, Llc; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Dining discounts

Travel discounts

Job summary

World Equestrian Center is seeking a Cook I to supervise station operations and support kitchen leadership. The role requires advanced culinary skills, teamwork, and the ability to train Cook II/III staff while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, ensuring taste and presentation, managing stock, and collaborating with front-of-house for smooth operations. The position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to health regulations.

Qualifications

• Oversee the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of food items.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet standards.
• Train, mentor, and supervise Cook III and II staff and other kitchen team members.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Enforce adherence to all health and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Manage inventory and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of food items.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation consistently meet or exceed standards.
• Train, mentor, and supervise Cook III and II staff and other kitchen team members.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Enforce adherence to all health and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Manage inventory and stock rotation.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in kitchen cleaning and dishwashing duties as needed

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Staff training

Job description

The Cook I position is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing his station and kitchen operations, be able to work in all station in the kitchen. The individual in this role demonstrates advanced culinary skills and teamwork abilities, helping the staff training, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of food items.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation consistently meet or exceed standards.
• Train, mentor, and supervise Cook III and II staff and other kitchen team members.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Enforce adherence to all health and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Manage inventory and stock rotation.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in kitchen cleaning and dishwashing duties as needed

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry a weight of 50lbs
• Must be able to work walking and or standing continuously for a period of 8 hours
• Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• Associate must talk and hear

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Oversee the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of food items.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation consistently meet or exceed standards.
• Train, mentor, and supervise Cook III and II staff and other kitchen team members.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Enforce adherence to all health and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Manage inventory and stock rotation.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in kitchen cleaning and dishwashing duties as needed

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management , a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.

Our total compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, paid life insurance policy, 401K, Paid Time Off, dining & travel discounts, special offers from our business partners, discount programs, and so much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.