Line Cook I – Creative Dishes, Growth & Perks

The Olympia Companies; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Olympia Companies is seeking a motivated cook to join our kitchen team in Winter Park, FL. You will prepare and cook menu items following established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, while maintaining kitchen safety and efficiency.

You will work with a culinary team to refine items, stay current with trends, and ensure excellent food quality and guest satisfaction. This role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a kitchen.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary Arts education preferred.
• Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes, portions, and quality standards.
• Follow grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing techniques.
• Monitor temperatures and times to ensure quality and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with culinary team to refine menu items and promotions.
• Experiment with ingredients and techniques to showcase creativity.
• Stay informed on trends and seasonal ingredients for planning.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized kitchen and proper storage.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, storing, and rotation.
• Communicate with staff to coordinate preparation and service.
• Support colleagues with dishwashing, plating, and garnishing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve-Safe Certification

Culinary Arts education preferred

Tools

Knife skills

Grill

Broiler

Sauté

Expediter

Garde manger

Job description

The Olympia Companies is seeking a motivated cook to join our kitchen team in Winter Park, FL. You will prepare and cook menu items following established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, while maintaining kitchen safety and efficiency.

You will work with a culinary team to refine items, stay current with trends, and ensure excellent food quality and guest satisfaction. This role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and timely service in a fast-paced environment.