Cook II

Pier Sixty-Six; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pier Sixty-Six located in Fort Lauderdale is looking for a skilled Cook II who can create exceptional culinary experiences for guests. This role involves working in a high-volume kitchen with responsibilities that include preparing and cooking food, maintaining logs, and ensuring food quality while collaborating with the culinary team.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience and a relevant vocational degree. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) matching, and employee meals.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Technical, trade, or vocational school degree or experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain food logs and monitor food quality.
• Communicate with Food & Beverage staff regarding menu specials.

Skills

Culinary arts

Team collaboration

Food safety

Ability to work in high-volume kitchens

Education

Vocational school degree or equivalent experience

Job description

South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, Fort Lauderdale, features a luxury resort with a 32-acre waterfront enclave, 325 guest rooms, suites and villas, 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a spa, pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. The resort aims to deliver extraordinary experiences with exceptional service and refined touches. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts to join the team for growth and competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects team members.

Overview

We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded and seasoned Cook II to join our Pier Sixty-Six Resort team. You will be an integral member of the team that creates distinctively different and authentic culinary experiences for our guests. Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will support and provide excellent service within our culinary department. This high-volume position requires a passion for culinary arts and a service-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support your team to reach common goals.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
• Maintain food logs.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
• Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.
• Ensure the quality of the food items.
• Prepare and cook cold foods.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of related work experience.
• Must have a technical, trade or vocational school degree or experience.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
• Complimentary team member meals