Compass by Margaritaville Key West - Cook
About The Position
The Cook II prepares and supervises food across the hotel’s restaurant, café, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquet outlets. The role helps lead kitchen staff and maintain efficient operations while ensuring food meets standards for quality, portioning, presentation, and timely service. The Cook II anticipates and resolves operational challenges, communicates professionally with coworkers and guests, and keeps the kitchen organized and compliant with sanitation and safety standards. The position calls for someone who can work effectively under pressure, evaluate situations quickly, and take initiative to keep service running smoothly. Previous supervisory responsibility is preferred. Candidates need at least five years of progressive experience, or culinary education and at least one year of experience in a hotel or related field. A Food Handlers Certification is required in compliance with state requirements.
Requirements
- At least five years of progressive experience, or culinary graduate status with at least one year of experience in a hotel or related field.
- Food Handlers Certification, in compliance with state requirements.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, remain composed, evaluate situations quickly, and determine an appropriate course of action.
- Strong communication and active listening skills, including the ability to understand concerns from coworkers and guests and convey ideas and solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and supervise food items, ensuring quality, portioning, and presentation standards are met.
- Lead and assist kitchen staff to maintain efficient operations and deliver high-quality food and service.
- Anticipate challenges and resolve issues proactively to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
- Communicate information clearly and address coworker and guest concerns professionally.
- Keep the kitchen clean and organized while meeting sanitation and safety standards.
- Anticipate operational needs and take initiative to prevent issues and maintain seamless service.
- Manage time effectively to ensure prompt food preparation and service.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Short-term disability income coverage
- Long-term disability income coverage
- Term life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Daily Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
