Cook I: Hands-On Kitchen Leader & Mentor

World Equestrian Center Ocala; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

World Equestrian Center Ocala in Ocala, FL, invites applications for a Cook I at Genievieve's to oversee the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of items in a busy on-site kitchen. You will help ensure top-quality taste and presentation while supporting a welcoming dining environment.

The role includes training and supervising junior cooks, maintaining cleanliness and safety, managing inventory, and coordinating with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Job description

World Equestrian Center Ocala in Ocala, FL, invites applications for a Cook I at Genievieve's to oversee the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of items in a busy on-site kitchen. You will help ensure top-quality taste and presentation while supporting a welcoming dining environment.

The role includes training and supervising junior cooks, maintaining cleanliness and safety, managing inventory, and coordinating with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.