The Holiday Inn & Suites located at 620 Wells Road, Orange Park, Florida has an immediate opening for a full time cook position.  This is a great opportunity for a strong service-minded individual to join an award winning team.  Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Prior food and beverage experience is a plus.

Please apply in person or send resume.  

•Great benefits and salary range

•Drug free workplace, background screen

You will be responsible for preparing food orders in accordance with customer preference and guest & hotel standards.  This is for a full time position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare all food orders for Bistro and banquet functions.
• Responsible for ensuring all franchise and health department standards are met in the preparation, cooking, serving, and storing of food and food items.
• Set up kitchen and equipment for shift.
• Clean equipment, kitchen, and work areas at end of shift.
• Rotate stock (FIFO) and ensure proper storage, labeling, cleaning of refrigerators and freezers
• Responsible for portion control in accordance with preparation and menu standards.
• Perform other related duties as requested by Head Chef and/or management.
• Maintains kitchen and wait station by keeping area tidy and clean and stocks kitchen and bar at the end of each shift
• Inventories food, supplies and equipment weekly. Request supplies as needed
• Receives, dates, and examines foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
• Ensure complete knowledge of all menu items, preparation method/time, major ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish and method of presentation.
• Answer questions on menu selections.
• Communicate with the Front of House regarding menu questions, the length of wait, re-cook orders, and product availability.
• Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to coworkers.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day.
• Complete closing duties, including restocking items, turning off lights, folding napkins, requisition of all necessary supplies and transport from storeroom to Bistro. Set up all condiments and beverages according to service standards etc.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• The employee may be expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description
• Maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and a safe hotel for guests