Cook, Kitchen

MCR Hotels•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Cook prepares food items for the restaurant according to standardized recipes, brand standards, and guidelines, maintaining high standards for appealing, appetizing products. The role also helps ensure kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and safety while minimizing waste and maximizing the cost-to-production ratio. The Cook completes food and station preparation before restaurant opening so guests can be served promptly and efficiently, and assists with storing and rotating food according to hotel procedures. The role requires a positive, guest-focused attitude, teamwork, and willingness to assist beyond traditional responsibilities as business needs require. Employees must follow applicable food-handler safety certification requirements and comply with State Board of Health regulations. This position involves sustained standing, walking, repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions, and lifting or carrying items. The job description states that duties may change or include other assigned tasks and that reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities, absent undue hardship. Employment is described as at will.

Requirements

Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to follow instructions and assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to provide friendly service to guests with a smile.
Flexible schedule with availability for days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on hotel demands.
Arrive and clock in on time for each shift and follow scheduled clock-out and break procedures; do not work while clocked out.
Provide sufficient notice to the supervisor when calling out for a scheduled shift.
Meet the physical demands of sustained standing, walking, repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions, and lifting or carrying items.

Nice To Haves

Previous culinary experience in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals in accordance with standardized recipes, brand standards, and guidelines.
Complete necessary food and station preparations before the restaurant opens to support prompt and efficient service.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas in accordance with State Board of Health regulations.
Comply with applicable food safety certification requirements, including Food Handlers Safety Training.
Know the location and operation of safety equipment.
Assist with storing and rotating food items according to hotel procedures.
Minimize waste and maximize the cost-to-production ratio.
Complete operational checklists accurately and at designated times, and provide accurate, timely shift handover reports as applicable.
Provide friendly guest service, greet guests with a smile, and assist with guest satisfaction and recovery as needed.
Collaborate with team members and assist with other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow scheduling, attendance, time-clock, and break procedures.