Cooks - Hilton Ocala

Meyer Jabara Hotels•Ocala, FL

About The Position

Meyer Jabara Hotels has distinguished itself as an employer of choice, attracting innovative and talented industry professionals who deliver exceptional results. Our Associates are encouraged to reach their fullest potential by delivering a differentiated experience to our guests and an exceptional bottom-line. Do you have the J Quality? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAGd0FhBqJs&feature=youtu.be Hilton Ocala is one of four Meyer Jabara properties in Florida; our beautiful 196- room property has 6 spacious event rooms to host a plethora of memorable occasions, as well as our tented outdoor event space. We are currently seeking a Cook to join our amazing Culinary team!

Requirements

Minimum 3 years in a high volume restaurant or equivalent
Must have the ability to expedite orders in a professional, organized and timely manner
Professional appearance and demeanor
Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
High school diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of basic kitchen equipment
Excellent customer service skills
SafeServe certified
More than a basic understanding/use of kitchen equipment
Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms
Maintain solid knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques
Good knowledge of food service sanitation standards, personal hygiene and safety
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Highly responsible and reliable
Must have the ability to expedite orders in a professional, organized and timely manner
Must have clean and neat appearance and be a team player
Knowledge and ability to independently prepare various types of foods using various cooking methods (e.g.,cooking meats, fish and poultry by various processes, such as roasting, baking, broiling and/or frying)

Nice To Haves

SafeServe certified preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares meals in accordance with the portion and quality standards specified in recipes or as otherwise designed by servers within policy
Prepares and controls food usage in order to minimize waste
Performs opening and closing duties in accordance with procedures
Performs associated duties: cleaning and organization of refrigeration units, prepare next-day food items, stock and inventory supplies as needed
Notifies supervisor of incidents or conflicts that affect normal business operations and guest services
Adapt quickly to last-minute changes
Assists with training personnel