Lead Line Cook – Banquets & Cafeteria Kitchen

Avion Hospitality; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality is seeking a full-time Line Cook (Cook II) in Saint Petersburg, FL. Starting at $19.00 per hour, you will supervise and assist in preparing all food items across Restaurant, Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets, while maintaining high standards to produce appealing meals.

Requirements include 5+ years of progressive kitchen experience or culinary degree with 1+ year in a hotel setting, plus Food Handlers Certification.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• 5+ years kitchen experience or a culinary graduate with 1+ year in a hotel/related field.
• Food Handlers Certification required by state.
• Clear communication of information and ideas.
• Ability to work well in high-pressure situations.
• Initiative and proactive job performance.
• Ability to work with financial information and basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the preparation of all food items for the Restaurant, Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets.
• Maintain high standards to produce appealing and appetizing products.
• Assist and supervise on kitchen line during operating hours and support other kitchen positions as needed.
• Ensure food is prepared following Avion Hospitality standard recipes.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness; enforce 'Clean as You Go' and proper storage.
• Supervise banquet food preparation and employee cafeteria prep as required.
• Attend meetings and perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Clear communication

Team leadership

Working under pressure

Initiative & proactive work style

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Culinary degree or 5+ years kitchen exp.

Job description

Avion Hospitality is seeking a full-time Line Cook (Cook II) in Saint Petersburg, FL. Starting at $19.00 per hour, you will supervise and assist in preparing all food items across Restaurant, Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets, while maintaining high standards to produce appealing meals.

Requirements include 5+ years of progressive kitchen experience or culinary degree with 1+ year in a hotel setting, plus Food Handlers Certification.