Cook 2 - Oak Room (Full-Time)

Sea Island Company; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort company is seeking a qualified culinary professional to join their team in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. This role involves preparing menu items, maintaining high standards of food quality, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Candidates must have a relevant culinary qualification and experience in a hotel or quality restaurant. Flexibility with schedules is essential, as well as strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel, resort, or quality restaurant.
• Experience in a 4 or 5-Star property desired.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction and uphold food standards.
• Assist in menu development and follow standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Above-average knife skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to problem solve

Flexibility to work varying schedules

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

Prepare items as specified on menus in a professional manner. Maintain equipment in a professional manner, take inventory, and place orders for assigned station. Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Location

Lodge
100 Retreat Ave
St. Simons Island, GA 31522, USA

Responsibilities

• Accountable for guest satisfaction by ensuring Sea Island’s food standards are met
• Address guest concerns in a timely and efficient manner
• Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality and timing
• Properly execute as a member of the line staff by working constantly and cohesively in a variety of cooking methods to assure timeliness, efficiency, and product integrity
• Demonstrate exemplary work ethic, technique, and productivity as a team member; assist others, when necessary
• Possess above-average knife skills, as well as proficiency in various cooking, saucier, and butchery techniques
• Ability to participate in menu development, documentation, and implementation, using knowledge, techniques, and trainings of classical, regional, and seasonal cuisine and ingredients
• Follow standardized recipes
• Follow all instructions pertaining to the food service operation assigned by supervisor
• Determine proper cooking times, temperatures, and methods
• Willing to assist in other departments, when necessary or dictated by business levels
• Attend all scheduled trainings and employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
• Adherence to Sea Island Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain Sea Island’s F&B Standards for safety and sanitation, while meeting or exceeding local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
• Ensure proper holding and rotating techniques for storage, taking necessary steps to avoid losing or wasting product
• Set up station for following day
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Report all equipment problems, maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately
• Willing and timely execution of other duties, as delegated by leadership

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification and experience in either a hotel, resort, or quality restaurant
• Experience in a 4 or 5-Star property desired
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Windows XP and Microsoft Office Software applications, such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• ServSafe Certification, preferred
• Consistency with Core Company Values (Respect, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Caring, Loyalty, & Trust)
• Must be detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Able to problem solve with employees or guests in order to provide a memorable experience
• Must possess a positive attitude, have the ability to work with a variety of people, and cooperate with coworkers efficiently and effectively
• Ability to easily adapt to organizational and environmental changes
• Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed, and in compliance with Company Dress Code Policy

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull, and walk for prolonged periods
• If applicable, must have the ability to work for extended time periods in an outdoor environment, including: sun, extreme heat and/or cold, wind, rain, and higher than normal noise levels
• Ability to use sharp knives safely and proficiently
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment safely and proficiently
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, and push up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout a shift
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and fume hazards

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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