Cook II

Spire Hospitality

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando, a dynamic and exciting workplace located just six miles from Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. The resort features 787 condo-style rooms, daily transportation to Orlando’s top attractions, complimentary access to Surfari Water Park, 6,000 square feet of meeting space, serene activities at Lake Austin Pier, and various dining options including Valencia Restaurant, Longboard Restaurant, and Alfresco Market. The Terraces at The Grove, a modern, adult-centric retreat, offers 160 rooms, a private pool, poolside bar (DYVE), fire pit, gym, and grab-and-go market (BYTE). Employees enjoy a collaborative environment, creating unforgettable memories for guests and benefiting from career growth opportunities in the hospitality industry. SPIRE Hospitality, the management company, focuses on memorable guest experiences and best-in-class service, providing support, tools, and opportunities for individual growth and career excellence. As a Cook II, you will contribute to an exceptional culinary experience within the Food & Beverage team, preparing high-quality food according to established standards, ensuring optimal customer service and seamless kitchen operation. Your role involves preparing, cooking, and presenting food items while adhering to food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining cleanliness, managing kitchen equipment, and enhancing the overall guest dining experience.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and preparation techniques.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate job duties clearly.
Ability to perform additional duties as required, including participation in special events.
High school diploma or its equivalent
Minimum of 1 year cook experience in hotel required
Minimum of 1 year cook experience in a similar role, size of operation required
Certifications in food safety (e.g., ServSafe) may be required
Basic mathematical skills are necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes

Nice To Haves

Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred

Responsibilities

Equip assigned workstations with essential products and culinary equipment to ensure efficient production and exceptional service
Prepare food items according to standard recipes and/or guest specifications to ensure the highest quality.
Monitor and maintain proper storage, portion control, and inventory management of food products.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of refrigeration, storage, and work areas, following health and safety standards.
Prepare requisitions for food supplies and manage food production in the workstation.
Employ math skills to accurately measure ingredients and prepare dishes to specifications.
Perform general cleaning tasks assigned by supervisors to adhere to health and sanitation standards.
Ensure floor cleanliness to avoid slip/fall accidents and maintain safe working conditions.
Assist with moving supplies and equipment, and clean up spills as required.
Perform duties across multiple outlets on the property as required