Cook 3, Maria and Enzo's Ristorante

Delaware North•Lake Buena Vista, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Delaware North’s Patina Group is hiring full-time Cook 3s for Maria and Enzo's Ristorante in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Cook 3 showcases culinary skills and serves as a visible leader in the kitchen. Working with management team members, the role plans menus, prepares food to quality standards, trains kitchen team members, operates kitchen equipment, follows health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitors quantities, labor, and overhead costs. The position supports exceptional dining experiences through teamwork and careful food preparation and kitchen operations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position.
Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements.
No high school diploma or GED is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, reach up to seven feet, and twist, bend, and squat.
Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift in moderate to high noise levels.
Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, and whip foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment.
Ability to work in variable temperatures.

Responsibilities

Review menus and customer orders to determine the type and quantities of food to prepare.
Follow portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.
Maintain proper food temperatures and storage, and ensure the freshness and quality of menu items.
Package products according to specifications.
Keep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
Maintain kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary condition.
Follow waste-control guidelines and record waste on the spoilage sheet.
Perform opening, closing, side-work, and end-of-day inventory duties according to guidelines.
Plan menus, train kitchen team members, and monitor quantities, labor, and overhead costs.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedules
Eligible team members may receive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Eligible team members may receive a 401(k) with company match.
Eligible team members may receive paid vacation days and holidays.
Eligible team members may receive paid parental bonding leave.
Eligible team members may receive an employee assistance program.
Eligible team members may receive tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.