COOK (ON CALL)

Compass Group•Altamonte Springs, FL

4d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Culinaire is hiring an on-call Cook at Embassy Suites Orlando North in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The Cook prepares food according to applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, and helps ensure consistently high-quality food service. The schedule is on call, Sunday through Saturday, with morning and lunch shifts; further details are provided during the interview. The role includes preparing food to standardized recipes and schedules; serving or preparing meals for delivery with correct portions, temperatures, and presentation; maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safe food storage; operating kitchen equipment; supporting production planning, record keeping, ordering, and receiving; and reporting maintenance needs, equipment faults, or accidents. Cooks follow HACCP standards and company safety procedures, including using appropriate protective equipment and safe lifting practices.

Requirements

Two years of cooking experience.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions and meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, ensuring correct portioning, temperature, presentation, and taste; taste prepared food items.
Use established ticket collection procedures and maintain records for the assigned area during service periods.
Clean the kitchen after preparation and service and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized, and store food and supplies according to standards.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting.
Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
Immediately report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, and accidents to the supervisor.
Attend in-service and safety meetings.
Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment; show personal commitment to one's own safety and the safety of others.
Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
Follow company policies and procedures, including requirements for cut-resistant gloves, protective gloves for hot items, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.