The Opportunity

Delaware North Travel and Hospitality is hiring full-time Junior Cooks to join our team at Orlando Airport in Orlando, 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.

$18.75 - $18.75 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https : / / careers.delawarenorth.com / whatweoffer.

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 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

Day shift

Evening shift

Holidays

Weekends

8 hour shift

10 hour shift

Overtime as needed

Who We Are

Delaware North provides hospitality services at Orlando International Airport. Travelers can find delicious baked goods, grab-and-go packaged snacks, and meals at Harvest & Grounds.

Raw Juice is famous for cold press juice and plant-based fare. Delaware North has operated here since 2021.

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-11