What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook, Cook 1 or Cook 2 position at Evermore?
About Evermore
Evermore Orlando Resort is an innovative 1,100-acre resort adjacent to Walt Disney World® featuring centrally owned upscale and upsized vacation rental homes, flats & villas, a luxury Conrad hotel, 36 holes of world-class Jack Nicklaus golf, and a massive 20-acre tropical beach complex around Evermore Bay, our 8-acre crystalline water amenity by Crystal Lagoons®. The surrounding beach areas feature zero-entry swim areas, bars, cabanas, private firepits, a lively food hall & gourmet market, a casual dining restaurant, and an event Boathouse that will provide a picture-perfect backdrop for weddings, banquets, and corporate meetings. Evermore is building a team that will bring these experiences to life and is seeking individuals who want the challenge of building this exciting resort experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete knowledge of hot and cold line stations.
- Prep food items and prepare cold food items utilizing knives, slicers and other kitchen equipment.
- Skillfully prepare and cook a diverse range of dishes in adherence to menu specifications, maintaining a superior standard of culinary excellence
- Employ various cooking techniques and utilize kitchen equipment effectively to achieve desired flavors and textures.
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size for all food items, upholding the resort's high culinary standards.
- Conduct rigorous quality checks on ingredients to ensure they meet the resort's exacting quality criteria.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation, strictly adhering to sanitation and safety guidelines.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior kitchen staff, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
- Utilize knives, slicers and other kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
- Cook and plate food according to recipes and menus utilizing a variety of equipment, including broilers, outdoor grills, stoves, fryers, ovens, steamers and kettles.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
- Rotate food in walking coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage.
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards.
- Set up hot and cold line stations and food trams for transport.
- Serve food in culinary stations while interacting with guests.
- Stock and maintain designated food stations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.
- Complete safety training and certifications
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with fellow kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills and Experience
- Minimum of two years of experience as a culinary cook in a restaurant and / or banquet environment
- Ability to read and understand recipes, instructions and safety information in English.
- Ability to obtain a food safety card.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient in using knives and other kitchen tools for cutting, chopping, and slicing ingredients accurately and efficiently.
- Capable of performing role in a busy work environment
- Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and efficiently handle high-pressure situations while maintaining precision and quality.
- Strong communication abilities to liaise with team members and convey information accurately and efficiently.
- Capacity to thrive in a collaborative team environment, actively contributing to the shared objectives of the kitchen.
- Willingness to embrace new opportunities for learning and growth within a dynamic culinary setting.
- Capable of working scheduled hours, including weekdays, weekends, holidays and rotating schedule.
Physical Requirements
- Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and / or reach repeatedly.
- Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds and carry, pull, and push heavy objects and materials.
- Able to be on feet and moving around for entire shift.
- Manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment.
- Ability to perform duties with varying temperature ranges.
- Sense of smell
We are an innovative workplace; seeking great people like you!! Our Work Culture
Our team is impassioned to master group gatherings in Orlando and aims to inspire guest confidence in the vacation rental experience and goes the extra mile to make the process of planning big trips “easy on purpose”. We’re building a brand-new hospitality asset class in Orlando and seek those that feel at home in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a curiosity to seek and deliver outstanding service with a good sense of humor to enjoy the process. We seek quality Team Members who will demonstrate what it means to be a good neighbor to our guests. We offer an inclusive, team-oriented work environment and are working to build the most professional hospitality team in the industry.
We offer our Team Members competitive pay, along with a range of benefits including FREE Life Insurance, FREE Short-Term Disability, FREE Long-Term Disability, and a Wellness program. Additionally, we provide affordable health benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for your dependents. Furthermore, we offer a 401K with employer match, a robust paid time off policy, parental and grandparent leave, as well as family and pet bereavement leave. We also have unique policies in support of our team and significant relationships in their lives. Are you ready to join us? We can't wait to meet you!
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