Cafeteria Cook

About the role

The Culinary team at Recess Hotel & Club is looking for a dependable Cafeteria Cook to support our Team Member Café and broader culinary operation.

This role is primarily responsible for preparing fresh, consistent meals for the team members who bring Recess to life every day. You’ll manage daily food preparation and service for the Team Member Café while maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area. Based on the needs of the operation, you may also assist with prep and production for our restaurants, banquets, and other culinary outlets.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys feeding others, and is comfortable supporting wherever the culinary team needs them most.

This is an onsite position located at Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, Georgia.

What you'll do

• Prepare and serve daily meals for the Recess Team Member Café according to established menus, recipes, and quality standards
• Complete daily prep and production to ensure food is fresh, appealing, and ready for scheduled meal periods
• Maintain appropriate food levels throughout service and replenish items as needed
• Assist with food preparation and production for restaurants, banquets, and other culinary operations based on business needs
• Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, sanitation, and temperature-control standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen and service area
• Communicate with Chefs regarding prep needs, product levels, and operational priorities
• Use ingredients thoughtfully, minimize waste, and help maintain consistent quality and portioning
• Support fellow culinary team members and contribute wherever additional help is needed

Qualifications

• Previous cook, prep cook, cafeteria, restaurant, or professional kitchen experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and safe food handling practices
• Ability to follow recipes, directions, and established food preparation standards
• Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to stay on schedule
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude and willingness to help across the culinary operation
• Strong attention to cleanliness, food quality, and consistency
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, lifting, and other physical movement required in a professional kitchen

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands