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About the role

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a company dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. They offer a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, along with unique perks like on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. Pyramid Global Hospitality also provides ongoing training and development opportunities to help employees build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.
• Maintains a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production levels from the Kitchen staff.
• Develops knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté, and fry).
• Has the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment.
• Reaches and recreates recipes.
• Ensures consistency in food preparation.
• Learns how to minimize food waste through cross-utilization.
• Works with a world-class culinary team.
• Prepares ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Keeps a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Safeguards proper storage of food and other items.
• Ensures the quality of ingredients.

Requirements

• Active Food Handler’s certification or the ability to obtain one.
• Able to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years of age.
• A desire to exceed expectations.
• An energetic personality.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, a strong desire to learn and develop skills, and a passion for the culinary arts. They should also be able to work independently, be energetic, and have a desire to exceed expectations.

Skills

• Cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté, fry).
• Knife and kitchen equipment usage.
• Recipe creation and adaptation.
• Food waste minimization.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Ingredient preparation and organization.
• Sanitation and orderliness.
• Quality control.

Benefits

Pyramid Global Hospitality offers comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, along with unique perks like on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. They also provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help employees build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.

Pay

$18 per hour

Schedule

Shifts vary and may include day, night, and weekend work.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays.

Company Information

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida is part of the Pyramid Hotel Group Family. It offers 173 guest rooms, 1,200 square feet of meeting space, and a signature 3-meal restaurant and bar. Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity.