Cook II
About The Position
Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a passionate and creative individual to join the Culinary team at Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa, a luxury resort in Vero Beach, Florida. This role involves assisting the Chef in food production and fabrication for various outlets including the kitchen, cafeteria, banquet, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook will play a passive leadership role in maintaining production levels and will have the opportunity to develop skills in various cooking procedures and methods, including pantry, grill, and sauté. This position offers the chance to work with a world-class culinary team, learn to minimize food waste, and maintain workstations with necessary ingredients and equipment. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, keeping the kitchen sanitary and orderly, ensuring proper food storage, and maintaining the quality of ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn, develop skills, and contribute to menu creation.
Requirements
- 1-3 years previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment
- Active Food handler’s certification (ServSafe) or the ability to get it
- Must be willing to work a variety of day/night, weekend, and Holiday shifts
- Requires strong organizational skills
- Must be able to work independently
- Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds
- At least 21 years of age
- Have a desire to exceed expectations
- An energetic personality
Nice To Haves
- Variety of experience including Pantry, Grill, & Sauté
- Ability to float between stations
Responsibilities
- Assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.
- Maintains a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level from the Kitchen staff.
- Develops knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry).
- Experiences using knives and various kitchen equipment.
- Ensures consistency on all food preparation.
- Learns how to minimize food waste through cross utilization.
- Maintains workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Prepares ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
- Keeps a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
- Ensures all food and other items are stored properly.
- Is responsible for the quality of ingredients.
Benefits
- Opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders
- Opportunity to take on meaningful stretch assignments
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets
- Opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
