Cook I

Westgate Resorts • Kissimmee, FL

25d

About The Position

Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it. About Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort: Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort, which boasts more than 3,000 accommodations, offers you a great opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to enjoy Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers such as 14 heated outdoor pools, 14 hot tubs and the state-of-the-art Ship Wreck Island Water Park. Job Description You will be required to prepare food to the chef’s specifications. Other tasks include setting up stations as needed for menu execution. Advanced Culinary Assistant duties will consist of assisting the chef with their daily tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to customer satisfaction. Duties Comply with proper safety regulations and practices. Maintain sanitary workstation and surrounding areas. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene - clean uniform and hair restraint. Maintain a team atmosphere and courteous to all internal and external customers. Ensure first ticket in is first ticket out in a la carte production. Follow time clock in/out company procedures. Attend mandatory training/information classes or meetings. Complete opening/running/closing duties as assigned. Perform all essential functions with a sense of urgency. Report to the Sous Chef on duty and is responsible for timely production of a la carte items. Production of salads, soups, sauces, meats, etc... in compliance with applicable recipes and guidelines set forth by management. Maintain proper sanitation practices including (HACCP) as directed by the executive chef. Responsible for proper ration when using food items to complete tasks that are assigned. To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for candidates who shares our commitment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team.
• The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
• Required to pass a background screen, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Comply with proper safety regulations and practices.
• Maintain sanitary workstation and surrounding areas.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene - clean uniform and hair restraint.
• Maintain a team atmosphere and courteous to all internal and external customers.
• Ensure first ticket in is first ticket out in a la carte production.
• Follow time clock in/out company procedures.
• Attend mandatory training/information classes or meetings.
• Complete opening/running/closing duties as assigned.
• Perform all essential functions with a sense of urgency.
• Report to the Sous Chef on duty and is responsible for timely production of a la carte items.
• Production of salads, soups, sauces, meats, etc... in compliance with applicable recipes and guidelines set forth by management.
• Maintain proper sanitation practices including (HACCP) as directed by the executive chef.
• Responsible for proper ration when using food items to complete tasks that are assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees