Kitchen Cook - Terra Kitchen

Kitchen Cook – Terra Kitchen

Full time – $20 to $22 an hour + benefits. The Kitchen Cook is primarily responsible for food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace while providing exceptional service to guests.

• Flexible Time off Policy and holiday pay for Company-wide Holidays
• Health Insurance options:
  Medical, Dental, Vision + more
• 401k with Company Matching
• Discounted Travel Perks

• Maintain positive guest relations and resolve complaints to high satisfaction.
• Follow hotel policies for lost & found and handle guest/team member accidents.
• Promote sanitation, safety, and security efforts continuously.
• Assist in food preparation: chopping, cutting, measuring ingredients.
• Execute cooking tasks following recipes and presentation standards.
• Plate dishes based on senior chef's guidance.
• Keep kitchen area clean and organized; maintain workstations and equipment.
• Assist with inventory management: restock supplies, track usage, report shortages.
• Conduct taste tests and inspections for quality control.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with culinary team and servers for smooth operations.
• Stay knowledgeable of menu offerings and provide recommendations.
• Prepare and check materials/equipment for readiness.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment use and maintenance.
• Follow departmental policies and service procedures.
• Report accidents and breakages to F&B Manager or Executive Chef.
• Follow Food Safety Hygiene standards and OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• United States citizen or valid work permit.
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking English. Fluency in other languages beneficial.
• Accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Work in fast‑paced environment with urgency and empathy.
• Outstanding coordination, multi‑tasking skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Experience with POS, PMS, CRM, and hospitality software.
• Effective communication with guests, vendors, and team members.
• Diplomatic conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of food & beverage service operations preferred.

• Reports to the Executive Chef.

• Experience in high‑volume, production‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge of food sanitation regulations (Local, State, Federal).
• State Alcohol Server Certification required.
• State Food Handlers Certificate required.

• Stand and move freely for majority of shift.
• Lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• Perform fine manipulation and repetitive hand/arm movements.
• Passively move on uneven surfaces; climb stairs occasionally.
• Work inside and outside in varied weather.
• Work in variable room temperatures; moderate noise level.
• Dexterity with kitchen equipment and heavy trays.

Salary: $20–$22 per hour + tips.