Kitchen Team-Garden Grill

ValorHospitality; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid PTO

Food and beverage discounts

Job summary

ValorHospitality is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare culinary items for guests and hotel clients. You will handle pantry and fry station tasks, follow recipes, and ensure high-quality presentation and safety standards in daily operations.

Responsibilities include initiating ahead-of-time preparations, rotating perishables, and maintaining accurate storage, with focus on reducing waste and meeting production needs for hotel dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Three to six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Must read/speak/understand English and communicate about hotel services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production standards.
• Start items ahead of time and avoid over-preparation.
• Date and rotate perishables; ensure proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and set up line accordingly.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked and manage out-of-stock items.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Knife handling

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.POSITION PROFILEPrepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIESPrepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order.Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage.Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESHigh school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.Able to read, speak and understand English. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guestsPHYSICAL DEMANDSAble to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.Stand continuously for long periods of time.Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets#INDhgistarkvilleBENEFITS PACKAGECompetitive SalaryDaily Pay!Team Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms Provided for most positionsBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO401k with employer matchFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition Reimbursement