Line Cook - $18.00/hour

Valor Hospitality Partners; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Hotel discounts

Uniforms provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food & Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a Cook 1 to join our culinary team. You will prepare dishes for guests, maintain high quality, and work across pantry, fry, and other kitchen stations under the Food & Beverage Director.

The role emphasizes safe, sanitary preparation, teamwork, and consistent food presentation. Benefits include competitive salary, daily pay options, hotel discounts, uniforms, health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certificate preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in food/beverage service.
• Ability to operate industrial ovens and cooking ranges; sanitation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Work across kitchen stations: broiler, sauté, fry, pantry, expediter.
• Rotate perishables and maintain proper temperatures.
• Assist in controlling food cost and reducing waste.
• Maintain safety and sanitation protocols in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking skills

English proficiency

Food safety

Knife handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree preferred

Tools

Industrial ovens

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At 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: Cook 1

Reports To: Food & Beverage Director

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Valor Hospitality is a leading hotel management company that is a trend setter in the hospitality market. The company is recognized by owners, investors, developers, and guests as an innovative partner to drive revenue and increase profits.

We believe that the highest form of compliment is respect for each associate, both as an individual and as a valued part of our organization. We will do our best to encourage communication, and we will listen with an open mind to new ideas. Furthermore, we are dedicated to implementing those ideas, which will result in a higher level of productivity and professionalism. In addition, we are committed to you, and your career advancement and we will provide you the opportunity to be successful.

POSITION PROFILE:

Prepare 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 JOB FUNCTION:

• Prepare 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.
• Work all stations on kitchen line to include broiler, sauté, fry, pantry, and expediter stations.
• 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.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.

Experience: Six months - 1 year in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.

Skills and Abilities: 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. Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs. Stand continuously for long periods of time. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement