Cook III - Hilton Ocala

Cook III

Hilton Ocala | Meyer Jabara Hotels

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is one of four Meyer Jabara Hotels properties in Florida. Our beautiful 196-room hotel features multiple dining outlets, banquet facilities, six spacious event rooms, and a stunning outdoor tent venue, making us a premier destination for weddings, meetings, and special events.

We are currently seeking a motivated and dependable Cook III to join our Culinary team.

The Cook III is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet functions. This position plays a key role in maintaining food quality, safety, consistency, and guest satisfaction while supporting the overall success of the culinary operation.

• Prepare and cook a variety of food items according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events.
• Portion, garnish, and plate menu items in accordance with established standards.
• Maintain a solid knowledge of all food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Prepare meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, soups, sauces, and other menu items using various cooking methods including roasting, baking, broiling, sautéing, grilling, and frying.
• Ensure all food items are prepared and served at proper temperatures.
• Assist with banquet and catering food production as needed.

• Expedite orders in a professional, organized, and timely manner.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, stoves, mixers, slicers, food processors, grinders, broilers, microwaves, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area at all times.
• Monitor food inventory and properly store products following hotel and health department standards.
• Minimize waste and support cost-control initiatives.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards.
• Comply with hotel, local, state, and federal health regulations.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and rotation of food products.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report any safety concerns immediately.

• Work cohesively with culinary team members and other hotel departments.
• Assist with training and mentoring new kitchen associates.
• Support teammates during high-volume periods and special events.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
• Contribute to a collaborative and productive work environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or equivalent culinary environment.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to independently prepare various types of food using multiple cooking methods.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of food sanitation, safety procedures, and personal hygiene standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part…