Cook I - Restaurants - Saltbreeze
About The Position
Pier Sixty-Six Resort is seeking a Cook I to join the Saltbreeze culinary team. The Cook I supports the culinary department and helps create distinctive, authentic dining experiences for guests while providing excellent service. This is a high-volume position requiring a passion for culinary arts and a service-oriented attitude. The role reports to the Sous Chef. The Cook I prepares and cooks food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and preparation checklists. The position also supports kitchen operations by assisting with station setup, stocking, training new staff, maintaining cleanliness and organization, monitoring food quality and quantity, and communicating with colleagues and food-and-beverage staff. The Cook I is expected to follow company, departmental, safety, and security standards, maintain a clean and professional appearance, and provide courteous service to guests and coworkers. The role involves extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking; reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping; and moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Candidates must have at least three years of related work experience and a technical, trade, or vocational school degree or experience.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of related work experience.
- A technical, trade, or vocational school degree or experience.
- Working knowledge of broiling, sautéing, frying, roasting, moist-heat cooking, and other cooking methods.
- Working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards.
- Knowledge of operating kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, and kettles.
- Basic mathematical skills to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with team members.
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
- Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and support the team in reaching common goals.
- Prepare special meals or substitute items.
- Assist with stocking and setting up each station.
- Assist in training new staff members in preparation methods.
- Model the company’s five-star standards of excellence and proper execution of the cook role.
- Keep work areas clean and organized, following clean-as-you-go practices.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues and perform effectively in the kitchen.
- Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
- Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
- Maintain food logs.
- Monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
- Communicate when assistance is needed during busy periods.
- Inform the Chef about excess food for use in daily specials.
- Inform Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
- Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
- Follow company safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager; complete safety training and certifications.
- Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information, and safeguard company assets.
- Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
- Use clear and professional language when speaking with others.
- Listen and respond appropriately to other employees’ concerns and support team goals.
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.
Benefits
- Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
- Pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent-care reimbursement.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid time off and sick time.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Complimentary team member meals.
- Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality-managed properties.
- Highly competitive wages.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
