Cook III - Levant Restaurant

The Condado Collection; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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 in Puerto Rico is seeking a skilled Cook for our fine dining properties. You will prepare dishes per recipes, maintain quality and station readiness, and work collaboratively with the culinary team.

Ideal candidates are bilingual (English/Spanish), hospitality-focused, able to work under pressure, and flexible with shifts, including evenings and holidays. A background in fine dining is preferred and safety standards must be followed.

Qualifications

• Hospitality oriented and guest-focused.
• Experience as a cook in fine dining settings is preferred.
• Ability to handle difficult situations effectively and maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, especially under high service pressure.
• Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Solid technical culinary knowledge and adherence to recipes.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Dominates assigned kitchen station and prepares items per recipes.
• Ensures all dishes meet quality and quantity standards.
• Prepares stations on time for each service and follows production charts.
• Maintains sanitary prep areas and rotates stock.
• Cooks and seasons food to meet recipes and menu items.
• Ensures food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures.
• Keeps records and collaborates with supervisors on menu planning.
• Adheres to safety policies and completes required certifications.

Skills

Hospitality oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Difficult situations handling

Work under pressure

Shift flexibility

Technical culinary knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

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.

A unique dining experience curated by acclaimed Chef Michael White. Inspired by the Mediterranean, offering a unique menu infused with his signature style and a global palette, promising a remarkable gastronomic journey.

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

• Must dominate their assigned kitchen station.
• Ensures all food preparation of their stations are ready for every shift.
• Prepares station properly and on time for each service period.
• Ensures all food is prepared by recipes designated by the supervisor.
• Ensures food quality and quantity is correct.
• Ensures food is sent to the correct area on time.
• Cooks food and prepares top-quality menu items in a timely manner according to recipes/menu.
• Ensures production charts are closely followed and adhered to.
• Cleans preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Ensures food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Seasons and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Weights, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Estimates expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Keeps records and accounts.
• Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives.
• Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the supervisor.
• Completes safety training and certifications.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, supports the team to reach common goals.
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Performs other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Hospitality oriented
• Previous experience as a cook or in a similar role in a Fine Dining setting
• Able to handle difficult situations effectively
• Able to work quickly and efficiently, especially under pressure
• Must be able to bend, squat, stand for long periods, stretch, reach overhead and below the knees. Able to lift-up to 60 pounds.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Should work well under pressure, even with minimal supervision
• Technical culinary knowledge
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

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.