Cook - Holiday Inn Orlando Airport - Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport

Come join our dynamic team at the beautiful Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando Airport Hotel (5750 T. G. Lee Blvd)!

-Great starting pay and flexible shifts!
-Up to 15 PTO Days per year for FT and PT!
-Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
-Critical Illness and Accident Insurances
-Monthly and Referral Bonus
-401k
-Pet Insurance
-Brand Travel Discounts

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing high quality food based on hotel standards. He/she is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for the line, pantry or the production area of the main kitchen.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field prepared.

Physical Requirements:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Ability to stand during entire shift.

• Withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.

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Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.

• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.

• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations, including ability to handle guest objections and disputes to satisfactory results

• Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what nees to be done before it becomes a necessity.

• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.

• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.

• Must be able to work and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

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Essential:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Everwood Hospitality Service standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.

• Always comply with Everwood Hospitality Service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

• Always maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.

• Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.

• Be responsible for quality of food.

• Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.

• Maintain kitchen in a clean and organize manner to facilitate high volume production.

• Handle and store food in a sanitary fashion.

• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy and meats.

• Coordinate with Chef/Sous Chef for Banquet functions and special orders.

Marginal:

• Understand formal requisition process.

• Attend meetings/training as required by management

• Perform other duties as requested by management.