Cook in Cape Canaveral, Florida at HOMEWOOD SUITES - CAPE CANAVERAL

LBA Hospitality is hiring! Benefits available to all associates include: a quarterly bonus program, paid time off (PTO and holidays), 401k with Employer Match, Option to be paid daily with DailyPay, competitive wages, hotel discounts, and so much more!

Join our hospitality team and help deliver a high-quality dining experience for every guest. The Cook prepares menu items according to approved recipes and brand standards while maintaining proper food safety, inventory, storage, and cleanliness practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels, complete freezer pulls, and prepare the cooking line for each shift.
• Follow all food-safety requirements for handling, cooking, cooling, holding, labeling, and storing food.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required safety and production logs.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of products.
• Minimize food waste and follow established cost-control and product-usage guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, storage rooms, refrigerators, freezers, equipment, and dining areas.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking for the next shift.
• Provide courteous service and respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.
• Follow company safety, security, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience preparing food from standardized recipes preferred.
• Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree is a plus.
• Food-handler certification preferred at hire and may be required after employment.
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain accurate logs, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

• With or without reasonable accommodation, the associate must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stretch, and reach; lift or carry up to 30 pounds; and push or pull up to 60 pounds. The position requires working around hot stoves, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment. This is an on-site role that may require varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Employment may be subject to job-related screening consistent with company policy and applicable law.