Plating & Kitchen Flow Coordinator

Lake Roosevelt Adventures; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a full-time Expeditor responsible for grouping and presenting dining room orders, coordinating with cook stations, and ensuring accurate plate presentation. The role serves as a communication conduit between dining room and culinary staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain), and strong sanitation knowledge. Prior food-service experience preferred; excellent teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Able to coordinate communication with multiple people and stations and maintain proper plate service with easy and accuracy.
• Possess or be able to successfully complete ServSafe certification; strong sanitation skills.
• Possess knowledge of or be able to learn culinary terms and practices; able to prepare basic items by following recipes.

Responsibilities

• Set up garnish station for plate presentation; stock appropriate dishes and utensils as required.
• Communicate with pantry and line cooks regarding soup du jour, specials, and other items; relay information to dining room staff.
• Communicate with kitchen porter and utility staff to maintain dish stock.
• Ensure plates are delivered to correct servers with proper presentation; minimize production waste.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule; clean station after shift.

Skills

Communication

Plate presentation

Coordination

Sanitation knowledge

Culinary terms knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a full-time Expeditor responsible for grouping and presenting dining room orders, coordinating with cook stations, and ensuring accurate plate presentation. The role serves as a communication conduit between dining room and culinary staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain), and strong sanitation knowledge. Prior food-service experience preferred; excellent teamwork is essential.