Junior Cook

The Opportunity

Delaware North Travel and Hospitality is hiring a full-time Junior Cook to join our team at Tampa Airport in Tampa, Florida.

As a Junior Cook, you will be a visible leader in the kitchen, partnering with the management team to deliver food to quality standards.

Pay

$ $16.75 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at Benefits

We care about our team member's personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

Weekly pay
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedules
Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement. Responsibilities Review menus and guest orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared, properly measure and portion all food items.
Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.
Utilize kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specifications.
Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.
Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
Follow and uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations.
Performs other duties assigned.
Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older.
At least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-house foodservice position is required.
Participation in a culinary program is preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.
Physical Requirements Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, and whip a variety of foods and liquids.
Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.
Standing and walking for the entire length of shift.
Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending and squatting
Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms.
Kitchen environment – noise levels may be moderate-to-high.
Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
Shift Details 8 hour shiftEvery weekend Who We Are Delaware North provides food and beverage at Tampa International Airport. The airport, which serves more than 21 million passengers each year, has an array of dining options for travelers, including local favorites such as RumFish Grill, as well as popular national brands such as Chick-fil-A. Delaware North has operated here since At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us. Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer. Source: Hospitality Online

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