Kitchen Manager at Westgate Resorts

Kissimmee, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Management, Mexican Cuisine, Cooking Techniques, Food Safety, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Multi-tasking, Training, Food Ordering, Portion Control, Health Codes Compliance, Problem Solving, Time Management, Customer Service, Event Catering

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description About Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort: Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort, which boasts more than 3,000 accommodations, offers you a great opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to enjoy Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers such as 14 heated outdoor pools, 14 hot tubs and the state-of-the-art Ship Wreck Island Water Park. Job Description Supervises and coordinates activities of Cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking foodstuffs by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsabilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed. Gives instructions to cooking personnel in fine points of cooking. Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes, such as sauces, during rush periods and for banquets and other social functions. Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of Executive Chef. Ordering of food and nonfood items Making sure health codes are being upheld Training of kitchen personnel To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for candidates who shares our commitment. Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role. MUST have extensive experience in Mexican cuisine preparation and presentation. In-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Aptitude for multi-tasking. Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate. Required to pass a background screen, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States Additional Information Why Westgate? Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal Paid Holidays 401K with generous company match Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance Wellness Programs Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Assistance Military Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance Pet Insurance Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) Advancement & development opportunities Community Involvement Programs Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and other kitchen staff. Ensures food preparation meets quality standards and health codes while providing training and support to kitchen personnel.