Cook II

Holiday Inn Club Vacations; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

EAP

Paid time off

ClubGo discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Great culture

Job summary

Holiday Inn Club Vacations is hiring a line cook for Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee, FL to support bulk food preparation, including buffet items and à la carte dishes. Reads orders, cooks to spec, and maintains cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of cooking experience; relevant certificates are a plus. Join a team that values initiative, reliability, and teamwork in guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow established procedures and guidelines.
• Strong time-management in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment safely.
• Reliability and teamwork in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Read food order slips or instructions and prepare dishes per recipes.
• Prepare buffet items and à la carte dishes with quality and timeliness.
• Wash, cut, and prep ingredients; restock workstations.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Operate grills, fryers and griddles; coordinate with managers on daily menus.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Self-directed

Initiative

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year cooking experience

Job description

Orange Lake Resort
Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA

Description

At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families and seek individuals who demonstrate courage, caring, and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel. We are committed to growing our people, memberships, resorts, and guest loyalty. That’s why we want passionate individuals who bring these qualities to work every day. Do you inspire confidence, trust, and respect? Do you encourage success and foster relationships? If so, we’re looking for you.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Travel Benefits, Discounts & FREE Vacations points through our ClubGo Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education Courses
• Outstanding Company Culture

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the daily preparation of bulk food products according to company specifications, including buffet items and à la carte dishes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

• Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions to prepare and cook food per recipes, managing multiple orders simultaneously.
• Prepare specialty foods following specific methods with short preparation times. Ensure food quality and quantity meet standards.
• Wash, cut, and prepare ingredients; clean, stock, and restock workstations.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas, including cleaning food prep surfaces and utensils.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and griddles.
• Coordinate cooking activities and equipment use with managers based on daily menus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Relevant certificates are a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to follow established procedures and guidelines.
• Self-directed with strong initiative.
• General knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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