Cook III Hilton Ocala

Cook IIIHilton Ocala Meyer Jabara HotelsAbout UsAt Meyer Jabara Hotels we believe our associates are the heart of our success. We have built a reputation as an employer of choice by attracting talented hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. Our culture empowers associates to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on hotel performance and guest you have the J QualityLearn more about our culture and values: Ocala is one of four Meyer Jabara Hotels properties in Florida. Our beautiful 196-room hotel features multiple dining outlets banquet facilities six spacious event rooms and a stunning outdoor tent venue making us a premier destination for weddings meetings and special are currently seeking a motivated and dependable Cook III to join our Culinary OverviewThe Cook III is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing portioning cooking and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items for breakfast lunch dinner and banquet functions. This position plays a key role in maintaining food quality safety consistency and guest satisfaction while supporting the overall success of the culinary ResponsibilitiesFood Preparation & ProductionPrepare and cook a variety of food items according to recipes quality standards and presentation with food preparation for breakfast lunch dinner and special catered garnish and plate menu items in accordance with established a solid knowledge of all food products and skillfully apply culinary meats fish poultry vegetables soups sauces and other menu items using various cooking methods including roasting baking broiling sautéing grilling and all food items are prepared and served at proper with banquet and catering food production as OperationsExpedite orders in a professional organized and timely kitchen equipment safely and efficiently including ovens stoves mixers slicers food processors grinders broilers microwaves refrigerators and a clean organized and sanitary work area at all food inventory and properly store products following hotel and health department waste and support cost-control Safety & SanitationFollow all food safety sanitation and personal hygiene with hotel local state and federal health proper handling labeling storage and rotation of food a safe work environment and report any safety concerns Development & CollaborationWork cohesively with culinary team members and other hotel with training and mentoring new kitchen teammates during high-volume periods and special a professional appearance and positive attitude at all to a collaborative and productive work school diploma or 3 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant hotel or equivalent culinary knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and food preparation to independently prepare various types of food using multiple cooking customer service knowledge of food sanitation safety procedures and personal hygiene to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in to work well under pressure in a fast-paced to work cohesively as part of a responsible dependable and appearance and to work a flexible schedule including weekends and have the ability to expedite orders in a professional organized and timely hotel culinary and catering training and mentoring kitchen Environment & Physical RequirementsWork is performed primarily in a commercial kitchen standing and walking throughout the use of kitchen equipment including ovens stoves mixers slicers food processors grinders broilers microwaves refrigerators and bending twisting reaching lifting and repetitive to work in hot humid and fast-paced to lift and carry up to 50 be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable Join Meyer Jabara HotelsGrowth opportunities within a respected hospitality and collaborative leadership training and professional to work for a premier Hilton-branded recognition programs and a people-first to make a direct impact on guest satisfaction and culinary -Employment ScreeningEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and any applicable pre-employment screenings consistent with company policies and all applicable Opportunity EmployerMeyer Jabara Hotels is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.