Cook III - La Concha Resort

The Condado Collection; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) – Employer Contribution

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Job summary

A hospitality portfolio in Puerto Rico is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook top-quality menu items while ensuring food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a restaurant or hotel, technical culinary knowledge, and flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) with employer contributions. Join us to create memorable experiences for our guests!

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cook in a restaurant or hotel preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and handle difficult situations effectively.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook top-quality menu items in a timely manner according to recipes.
• Ensure all food is of correct quality and quantity.
• Clean preparation areas and ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Cook food and prepare top-quality menu items in a timely manner according to recipes/menu.
• After service, clean preparation areas to ensure sanitary handling practices.
• Ensure freshness by checking quality and rotating stock.
• Follow safety and security policies; report accidents or unsafe conditions.
• Develop positive working relationships and support the team to reach goals.

Skills

Hospitality oriented

Technical culinary knowledge

Good communication skills in Spanish and English

Bilingual Spanish/English

Shift flexibility

Job description

Overview

The Condado Collection is a portfolio of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico, ranging from classic and modern luxury full‑service hotels to fine dining and entertainment. La Concha Resort is a modern luxury resort in Condado, Puerto Rico, with a history dating back to 1958. Epitomizing the fun “Latino Chic” lifestyle, it offers stylish amenities and vibrant nightlife. We aim to create experiences and inspire journeys for our guests and our workforce, confident that our team members are key to 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Understand 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
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount

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.