Cocinero(a) I - La Concha Resort

The Condado Collection•San Juan, PR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Condado Collection is a collection of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico, ranging from classic and modern luxury hotels to restaurants and entertainment. La Concha Resort is a modern luxury resort in Condado, Puerto Rico with a history dating back to 1958. Representing the fun "Latino Chic" lifestyle, it offers elegant amenities and a popular nightlife to all guests. Our goal is to create experiences and inspire journeys not only for our guests but also for our workforce. We are confident that our team members are the key to providing passionate and authentic service. Let's build a collection of memories together!

Requirements

Hospitality-oriented
3 years of experience in kitchen, food and beverage, or a related professional area.
Previous experience as a cook in a similar environment
Ability to handle difficult situations effectively
Ability to handle all areas/stations of the kitchen.
Must be able to bend, squat, stretch, stand for prolonged periods, and lift up to 60 pounds
Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Technical knowledge in cooking
Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Responsibilities

Leads kitchen staff in preparing dishes on time and with a high degree of quality.
Prepares workstations correctly and on time for each service period.
Ensures all food is prepared according to recipes designated by the supervisor.
Guarantees the quality and quantity of food are correct.
Ensures food is sent to the correct area on time.
Cleans preparation areas, such as equipment, workstations, and service areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices.
Guarantees the freshness of food and ingredients by checking quality, controlling old and new products, and rotating inventory.
Ensures food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, grills, griddles, and broilers, etc.
Seasons and cooks food according to recipes or own judgment and experience.
Calculates anticipated food consumption, places orders or requisitions for supplies, or removes food from storage.
Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures; reports accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to supervisor.
Completes safety training and certifications.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, supports the team to achieve common goals, listens and responds appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
Maintains the confidentiality of proprietary information.
Performs other reasonable tasks assigned by supervisors.