Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group is hiring an experienced full-time and part-time Cooks to join our team at Pizza Ponte in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. You will be preparing food, adhering to quality standards, operating kitchen equipment, and upholding all health codes and sanitation regulations.

Pay: $17.50 – $20.00 / hour

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests.

What will you do?

• Prepare food to comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications.
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more, reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat.
• Standing and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levels.
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment.
• Exposed to variable temperatures and damp environments.

Delaware North is a leader in food service management, operating some of the busiest and most famous kitchens in the world. This is no exception when it comes to serving up exquisite cuisines and unforgettable dining experiences in the Lake Buena Vista, Florida area at Tutto Italia, Via Napoli, Morimoto, Vivoli Florida, The Edison, Enzo’s Hideaway and Tunnel Bar, Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante, and Pizza Ponte.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

• Weekly pay.
• Employee assistance program.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation days and holidays.
• Paid parental bonding leave.
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

• At least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements.
• No high school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more, reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat.
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment.