
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
1550 North Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3268
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Cocoa Beach, FL
Compensation: Starting at $23.00 per hour
The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily food preparation, production, and quality control for all culinary operations in the front-line stations. This includes supervising staff, maintaining proper food safety standards, ensuring food consistency, and assisting with inventory and equipment upkeep.
Why Youll Enjoy This JobYou take pride in creating high-quality meals and leading a productive kitchen team. You thrive in fast-paced, detail-oriented environments and value efficiency, cleanliness, and teamwork. This role lets you use your culinary knowledge and leadership skills to keep the kitchen running smoothly and guests satisfied.
Essential Job FunctionsThis description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.
Prepare daily prep and production lists and delegate tasks to kitchen staff accordingly.
Read, interpret, and apply recipes accurately using proper measurements and math skills.
Oversee and assist with preparation of meats, fish, poultry, and other food items according to standard recipes, ensuring quality and consistency.
Monitor portion control and food quality, particularly in high-cost items such as specific cuts of meat.
Select and use only top-quality ingredients, visually inspecting all food items for freshness and safety.
Ensure all refrigeration units, storage areas, and kitchen equipment are clean, well-maintained, and compliant with health codes.
Maintain all required logs including cooling, heating, and temperature records.
Uphold food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times.
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of inventory.
Provide leadership and support to kitchen staff, stepping in to assist as needed during peak times or in staff shortages.
Follow and enforce all company policies and safety protocols.
Be familiar with fire prevention, emergency procedures, and proper use of protective equipment.
Report accidents, unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or food safety concerns to management immediately.
Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times, in line with company grooming standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
Valid Food Handler Card required.
Minimum 2 years of cooking experience; supervisory experience and broiler cooking preferred.
Strong understanding of food preparation, portion control, sanitation practices, and kitchen safety.
Working knowledge of broiler and saut cooking techniques.
Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment including ovens, broilers, slicers, kettles, and steamers.
Ability to read and follow recipes accurately, including understanding measurements and conversions.
Basic English communication skills required for giving instructions and understanding safety procedures.
Ability to train and lead team members effectively.
Ability to safely use cleaning products and kitchen tools in accordance with labeling and hotel procedures.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or move items weighing up to 100 lbs using a cart or by hand.
Manual dexterity to safely operate all kitchen tools and equipment.
Ability to work in hot, cold, and confined environments as needed.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and twist for long periods during shifts.
Frequent talking, hearing, visual inspection, and smiling in a fast-paced environment.
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Room & Food & Beverage Discounts
Incentive Programs
Complimentary Employee Meals
And more!
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Room Discounts
- Employee Food and Beverage Discounts
EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
295 Room Hotel
Oceanfront stay near Port Canaveral
We’re on Cocoa Beach oceanfront, a 10-minute drive from Port Canaveral Cruise Port and under 30 minutes to the Kennedy Space Center. Enjoy our outdoor pool deck and oceanfront dining venues. Our hotel offers direct beach access with bikes, umbrellas and beach chairs available to rent. We also have beach volleyball courts and surfing lessons.