Cook II - Restaurants - Saltbreeze

CoralTree Hospitality • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

Pier Sixty-Six Resort is seeking a Cook II to join its culinary team. The role supports the Sous Chef in providing excellent service and creating distinctive culinary experiences for guests. This is a high-volume position requiring a passion for culinary arts and a service-oriented attitude. The Cook II prepares food according to recipes and quality, presentation, and food-preparation standards; helps maintain kitchen stations; and works professionally and collaboratively with colleagues.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• A technical, trade, or vocational school degree, or relevant experience.
• Good working knowledge of broiling, sautéing, frying, roasting, moist-heat cooking, and other cooking methods.
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of operating kitchen equipment, including stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, and kettles.
• Basic mathematical skills for understanding 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.

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 on preparation methods.
• Model the company’s five-star standards and proper execution of the 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 food portions, arrangement, and garnish.
• Maintain food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate when assistance is needed during busy periods.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items 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.
• Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; and complete required 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 and respond appropriately to coworkers’ concerns.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed