Hotel Kitchen Cook: DailyPay, PTO & Bonus Eligible

HOMEWOOD SUITES - CAPE CANAVERAL; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

401k with Employer Match

Option to be paid daily with DailyPay

Hotel discounts

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is hiring for a Cook to join our hospitality team in a fast-paced on-site kitchen. The Cook prepares menu items per approved recipes and brand standards while ensuring food safety, inventory, storage, and cleanliness practices are followed.

The role emphasizes following standardized recipes, maintaining stock, and delivering courteous guest service within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience preparing food from standardized recipes preferred.
• Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree is a plus.
• Food-handler certification preferred at hire and may be required after employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels, complete freezer pulls, and prepare the cooking line for each shift.
• Follow all food-safety requirements for handling, cooking, cooling, holding, labeling, and storing food.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required safety and production logs.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of products.
• Minimize food waste and follow established cost-control and product-usage guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, storage rooms, refrigerators, freezers, equipment, and dining areas.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking for the next shift.
• Provide courteous service and respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.
• Follow company safety, security, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.

Skills

Food preparation

Multitasking

Team player

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

LBA Hospitality is hiring for a Cook to join our hospitality team in a fast-paced on-site kitchen. The Cook prepares menu items per approved recipes and brand standards while ensuring food safety, inventory, storage, and cleanliness practices are followed.

The role emphasizes following standardized recipes, maintaining stock, and delivering courteous guest service within a supportive team environment.