Cook II - Banquet Kitchen

The Breakers Palm Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Breakers Palm Beach is seeking a Cook II to safely and efficiently prepare high-volume orders in a professional, team-oriented kitchen. You will follow established recipes while adhering to required food safety regulations and maintain a can-do attitude in a fast-paced setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior culinary experience preferred, and be familiar with safe handling of kitchen equipment and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary experience preferred.
• Familiar with a la carte preparation and safe handling of kitchen equipment.
• Basic understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Follow established recipe guidelines to prepare and cook orders in a timely and consistent manner.
• Set up and maintain a station that meets required expertise without supervision.
• Communicate concerns, suggestions, or feedback clearly and non-defensively.
• Adhere to HACCP cleaning and food handling standards to maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and improve continuously.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety compliance

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Breakers Cook II role is responsible for safely and efficiently preparing high-volume food orders in a professional and team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate must be able to execute and follow established recipes while adhering to required food safety regulations. Additionally, the successful candidate should be able to work quickly and efficiently with a friendly and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Follow established recipe guidelines to prepare and cook food orders in a timely and consistent manner.
• Set up and maintain a station that meets the required level of expertise without supervision.
• Clearly communicate any concerns, suggestions, or feedback in a non-defensive manner.
• Adhere to HACCP cleaning and food handling standards to maintain impeccable kitchen cleanliness.
• Continuously demonstrate a willingness to learn and improve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior culinary experience in a relevant position preferred.
• Must demonstrate familiarity with a la carte food preparation and safe handling of kitchen equipment.
• Basic understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP cleaning standards is mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and safety are essential.
• Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a pleasant and positive attitude.

Salary

Pay starts at a minimum of $18.50/hour for entry-level culinary candidates.