Line Cook

Dezer-Development-LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dezer-Development-LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and cook food with attention to cleanliness, sanitation, and quality. You will ensure all stations are properly stocked, maintain cost controls, and support banquet events as needed.

The role requires strong communication with the chef and colleagues, ability to work nights or weekends, and a commitment to safe food handling and teamwork in a fast-paced park environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in restaurant.
• Culinary degree or progressive experience.
• Ability to prepare and present meals to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food with attention to cleanliness, sanitation, quality, taste, timeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Control quality and consistency of all food served.
• Ensure station prep lists are set in a timely manner.
• Assist in controlling food cost.
• Handle and store food safely.
• Communicate with the chef to learn daily tasks and coordination.
• Work on action stations for events or banquets.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

English communication

Education

Culinary degree or progressive experience

Job description

SUMMARYPrepare and cook food with attention to cleanliness and sanitation, quality standards, taste, timeliness and cost effectiveness with respect for fellow cooks and the park environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESControl quality and consistency of all food servedInsure that station or relevant prep list is set in a timely mannerInsure all supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply before serviceAssist in controlling food costDemonstrate knowledge of all food items produced by an assigned stationHandle and store food properly and safelyProduce all orders consistently, quickly, and in accordance with established quality standardsDemonstrate safe and competent use of all tools: knives, pots, pans, stoves, ovens, grills, slicers, steamers, etc.Demonstrate knowledge of all basic cooking techniques: sauté, braise, poach, grill, fry, steam, etc.Dress in the full appropriate uniform at all timesRespect scheduled hours of work and have all exceptions to these scheduled hours approved by a managerKeep work area clean at all timesDemonstrate respect for fellow associates, equipment, and customersCommunicate with the chef to learn daily work tasks and their coordinationInteract professionally and effectively with other line cooks to achieve team objectivesAttend department meetingsMay be required to work nights, weekends, overnights and holidaysOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the park when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job descriptionAssist with serving food in team member cafeteriaWork on action stations for banquet events to include carving meat and making omelets or desserts to orderComplete cleaning tasks as needed to include sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and taking out trashTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCEThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Relevant experience in restaurantCulinary degree or progressive experienceREQUIREMENTSPhysical demandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hearThe employee is frequently required to use hands to cut, chop, finger, handle, or feel materials, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and armsEmployee must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbsCommunicationAbility to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers to their understandingAbility to provide legible communicationComputer skillsWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to handle to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform in this environment.Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.