Creative Cook — Flexible Hours, Training & PTO

Bristol Facilities; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training

No late nights and scheduled time off

PTO accrual

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Bristol Facilities in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. You will bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking techniques while maintaining production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role focuses on preparing varied menus, setting up stations, measuring and handling ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and delivering consistent, high‑quality meals with excellent guest service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Bristol safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical skills

Job description

Bristol Facilities in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. You will bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking techniques while maintaining production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role focuses on preparing varied menus, setting up stations, measuring and handling ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and delivering consistent, high‑quality meals with excellent guest service.