Line Cook

Canonita at Lake Nona West

Canonita at Lake Nona West is a full-service neighborhood Mexican restaurant and bar where bold, fresh, scratch-made flavors, great drinks, a unique tequila selection, and warm hospitality come together. Inspired by Canonita's nearly 30 years of Las Vegas roots at The Venetian Resort, the restaurant offers a lively, welcoming setting for everyday dining, with comfortable indoor spaces and a large covered patio.

We're building our opening team now. Whether you're welcoming guests, crafting drinks, preparing food, or supporting the team behind the scenes, you'll help deliver consistent quality and genuine hospitality in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. As part of the Tavistock Restaurant Collection, you'll join an established restaurant group while helping bring Canonita's full-service experience to life at Lake Nona West.

Fast-Track Your Application — Complete a Video Introduction

Want to move to the front of the line? Candidates who complete a brief video introduction are prioritized for immediate review and can skip ahead in our interview process.

How it works:

1. After applying, you'll receive an email with a link to our video interview platform, Hireflix.
2. Record your responses to a few short questions at your convenience — no scheduling needed, no live call required.
3. Complete it within 48 hours of applying for fast-track consideration.

It only takes about 10-15 minutes, and it's your chance to introduce yourself beyond your resume. Candidates who complete this step are reviewed first and often move directly to a hiring manager interview.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic menu items in a timely manner, ensuring great guest satisfaction. The Line Cook will prepare food items using recipe instructions, proper portioning methods and cooking standards to fulfill our guest's order. The Line Cook will maintain a work station that is clean and organized while preparing food for our guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
• Communicate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to learn of featured items, special events and important shift information
• Prepare food based on daily needs and par levels using proper recipe procedure
• Adhere to guest allergy sensitivity protocol
• Set up and maintains station with correct food products and utensils
• Monitor product levels and restock when necessary
• Cook perfect food in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
• Check all dishes before sending out to guest to ensure proper plate presentation, quality, and temperature
• Clean and sanitize the work area including counters, utensils, cutting boards, preparation area and floors
• Ensure the proper temperature of equipment for proper food storage protocol
• Change sanitizer every two hours, or earlier if necessary, to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Demonstrate professional and gracious demeanor at all times
• Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately
• Perform any job function requested by the management team

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one's ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Thoroughness – Ensures that work is complete and accurate

Benefits:

401(k), Dental insurance, Employee discount, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan, Vision insurance

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: Previous hospitality experience is preferred

Computer Skills: N/A

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Able to read and follow recipes and food production procedures