Terrace Hotel Lakeland is an elegant urban oasis in the heart of Downtown Lakeland. Terrace Hotel is a 10-story hotel built in 1924 that features 88 guest rooms, on-site restaurant and up to 3,185 sq. ft. of event space. The hotel completed a full renovation in 2021 and joined Hilton under its new name the Terrace Hotel Lakeland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Check out our progress on our Instagram

Benefits for full-time associates: 

• 2 weeks of vacation pay your first year 
• 4 sick days/year 
• 2 hours paid volunteer time/month 
• Holiday pay  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options 
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance plan options 
• 401k retirement plan
• Discounts on hotel rooms worldwide 
• Direct deposit payroll 

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As a family-owned business built on genuine relationships, the character and quality of our staff is integral to delivering the culture of service our clients expect. Members of our team serve each other, our partners, and their community with kindness and respect, while inspiring successful returns for everyone. The diverse and intimate size of Naples Hotel Group encourages each associate's voice to be heard, fostering a dynamic environment of communal creativity that's rife with opportunities for advancement. 

Overview: 

As a Cook, your attention for detail and passion for food is displayed in your culinary creations that keep guests coming back to dine with us. You will be focused on optimizing each guest's experience by living out our company purpose of "hospitality from our family to yours". 

Responsibilities: 

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment 
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) 
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers 
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn 
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served 
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen 
• Test food to ensure proper preparation and temperature. 
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly. 
• Ensure the proper sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers. 
• Maintain food, supply and equipment inventory weekly and orders as needed. 
• Maintain daily temperature and waste logs. 
• Receive, date and examine food products and supplies to ensure quality and quantity. 
• Meet order requests and standard specifications. 
• Restock and cleans kitchen daily. 
• Greet each guest that you encounter during your shift with a friendly smile.  
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional. 
• Follow hotel procedures for reporting and turning in lost and found articles. 
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to resolve service requests or problems. 
• Ensure guest and associate safety by following established security procedures including emergency procedures, key security and protecting guest and company confidential information. 
• Follow all company and safety procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. 

Qualifications: 

• Qualified applicants should be team oriented with an innate sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast pace environment 
• Prior experience working in a kitchen or in food preparation is preferred 
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware 
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.) 
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures 
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and objects in excess of 50 pounds with assistance. Stands, sits, or walks for an extended time period.  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays. 

*Employment is conditional on candidate's successful completion of pre-hire drug and background screening