Food Prep Server

Guest Services Inc; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Food Prep/Server to assist in food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and perform simple cooking tasks as directed.

You will also be responsible for serving and cleanup of food and ensuring safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking items per recipes, taking temperatures, presenting foods, assisting customers, and maintaining inventory and equipment cleanliness during shifts.

Qualifications

• Partial high school education; high school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Food safety certification.
• Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor’s instructions.
• Take temperatures at regular intervals and maintain foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing over‑produced waste.
• Prepare and arrange food for serving; ensure proper presentation of all food items.
• Be alert, positive, and customer‑service oriented with customers and staff.
• Serve orders to customers quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Sanitation

Communication

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Compensation Amount: 15.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary

The Food Prep/Server prepares ingredients, keeps the kitchen clean and orderly, and performs some of the simpler cooking functions as assigned according to the menu. The Food Prep/Server is responsible for serving and clean‑up of food.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor’s instructions.
• Take temperatures at regular intervals and maintain foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing over‑produced waste.
• Prepare and arrange food for serving; ensure proper presentation of all food items.
• Be alert, positive, and customer‑service oriented with customers and staff.
• Ask for and listen to customers’ orders in a friendly and patient manner.
• Serve orders to customers quickly and efficiently.
• Clean counters, equipment, and general work area.
• Replenish and inventory food items and supplies in a cafeteria serving line, food bar, or storeroom.
• Cook short order items on a serving line and perform simple food preparation.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.
• Assist with loading and unloading of inventory from trucks.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Skill and Knowledge Requirements

• Partial high school education; high school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Food safety certification.
• Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, especially frequent movements from place to place within the unit.
• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30‑35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk‑in and grill areas.
• Reading and writing work‑related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co‑workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co‑workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast‑paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Equipment Used

Commercial kitchen machinery, appliances, tools, and utensils.

Company Background

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best‑in‑class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full‑service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.