Cook III - Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

The Condado Collection; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employer Contribution to 401(k)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Condado Collection is hiring a Cook to join our hospitality team in San Juan, Puerto Rico. You will set up stations, prepare menu items according to recipes, and ensure quality and consistency across all dishes for our diverse properties.

Ideal candidates have restaurant or hotel kitchen experience, strong teamwork, and the stamina to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus in our guest-focused operation.

Qualifications

• Hospitality oriented with experience in a kitchen environment.
• Prior cook experience in a restaurant or hotel preferred.
• Must be able to bend, stand for long periods and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Able to handle difficult situations effectively.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Set up station properly and on time for each service period.
• Prepare food and recipes designated by the supervisor.
• Maintain food quality and quantity.
• Cook food and prepare top-quality menu items in a timely manner.
• Clean preparation areas after service to ensure safety and sanitation.
• Rotate stock and ensure freshness of ingredients.
• Regulate temperatures to store and cook food correctly.
• Measure and season ingredients as required.
• Support the kitchen team to meet goals.
• Follow safety and security policies; report issues to the manager.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and professional appearance.
• Adhere to quality standards and procedures.

Skills

Hospitality oriented

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Physical stamina

Job description

The Condado Collection is a collection of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico ranging from classic and modern luxury full-service hotels, to fine dining and entertainment.

The Condado Vanderbilt is the standard of excellence and luxury resort hotels in San Juan and The Caribbean. Originally built in 1919 and restored to its distinguished grandeur, offers unsurpassed cuisine, exquisite rooms and suites, and highly personalized service. We aim to create experiences and inspire journeys not only for our guests, but also our workforce. We are confident that our team members are the key in delivering passionate and authentic hospitality service. Let’s create a collection of memories together!

Key Responsibilities

• Set-up station properly and on time for each service period.
• Make sure all food is prepared by recipes designated by the supervisor.
• Make sure food quality and quantity is correct.
• Cook food and prepare top-quality menu items in a timely manner according to recipes/menu.
• After service, clean preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to the manager.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support the team to reach common goals.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the manager.

Qualifications

• Hospitality oriented.
• Previous experience as a cook in a restaurant or hotel, preferred.
• Must be able to bend, squat, stand for long periods, stretch, reach overhead and below the knees. Able to lift-up to 60 pounds.
• Able to handle difficult situations effectively.
• Technical culinary knowledge.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must possess good communication skills in Spanish and English.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employer Contribution to 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays

The Condado Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.