DoubleTree at The Entrance To Universal Orlando - Cook

Join Our Team as a Cook!

The Cook III is a culinary expert with a passion for leadership and quality and is responsible for supervising food preparation across dining outlets. With strong leadership and culinary skills, this role ensures high-quality food and presentation standards. Problem-solving abilities and initiative are key in resolving issues efficiently in high-pressure environments. This role also involves working with financial information and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Culinary Captain: Supervise the preparation of food items, upholding high standards of quality and presentation across all dining outlets.
• Kitchen Quarterback: Lead and support kitchen staff, leveraging supervisory experience to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Crisis Crusher: Anticipate needs, evaluate alternatives, and solve problems swiftly and effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Communication Connoisseur: Convey information clearly and listen actively to team members and guests, fostering a collaborative and responsive environment.
• Budget Bistro Boss: Utilize financial data and basic arithmetic to support cost-effective kitchen operations and smart decision-making.
• Safety Sage: Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• At least 7 years of related progressive experience, or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Food Handlers Certification as required by state regulations

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Our DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, offers modern guest rooms and comforting amenities. Guests can enjoy our signature chocolate chip cookie, and know that this welcoming gift is only a taste of the warm, personal service they will experience. Just steps from Universal Orlando Resort, our hotel is within walking distance of Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park and Universal CityWalk. We are also a short distance from all of Orlando's popular attractions, like The Mall at Millenia, Premium Outlets Orlando, SeaWorld® Orlando, Walt Disney® World Resorts, Camping World Stadium, Amway Center, home of the Orlando Magic, and Exploria Stadium, home of the Orlando City and Orlando Pride soccer teams. Our full-service hotel features several dining options on property, including a full-service Starbucks® and our Sunshine Café, offering a full breakfast buffet and made to order omelets. From tasty burgers to pizza made with fresh dough, Pizza, Burgers and More satisfies our guest’s all-day cravings. And in the evening, they can enjoy a delicious dinner and drinks at our American Grill and Bar, serving American cuisine. We also offer a 24-hour fitness center, a junior Olympic sized pool, kids splash area, and an oversized whirlpool tub. Our property can host large meetings with 63,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, including 19,624 sq. ft. of exhibit space.