Cook, Courtyard at Kennedy - Full-time / Part-time

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for a full-time Cook to join our team at Courtyard at Kennedy in Titusville, Florida. Are you ready to showcase your culinary skills and take your career to the next level? Join our talented culinary team, where innovation and teamwork are valued and celebrated. Apply today and be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional dining experiences!

Pay

$15.00 - $15.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

Benefits at Courtyard at Kennedy

Our location on the Intracoastal waterway directly across from Kennedy Space Center's launchpads makes for one exciting work environment. Our resort hotel with rooftop bar and restaurant and expansive pool area attracts guests from around the globe. Join our team and you can watch rocket launches and meet astronauts while getting paid! 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401k with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• Employee discounts on food at on-site restaurants
• Generous Marriott discounts
• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for full-time, year-round team members

 

 

Responsibilities 

• Sets up and operates kitchen equipment and prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations.
• Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items.
• Packages all products to proper specifications.
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines.
• Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations and uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet.

Qualifications 

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• At least one years' experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attentive and detailed oriented.
• Capable of following procedures and taking directions.
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.
• Must be able to work evening shift, weekends and holidays. 

Physical Requirements 

• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids.
• Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.
• Able to stand/walk the entire shift and handle various temperatures. 

Shift Details 

Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends

Who We Are 

Delaware North operates Courtyard by Marriott Titusville - Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Space Bar, a rooftop deck, offers a broad, casual menu, space-inspired cocktails, and unobstructed views of the space center’s launch complexes. Other hotel amenities include extended suites, eight ground-floor walkout rooms, a large outdoor resort-style pool with a children’s section, and much more. As a Delaware North team member, you'll receive career development and growth opportunities, and cross-training. 

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.