Cook l - Fine Dining - Club

Hotel Polaris at US Airforce Academy; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Cook I for their fine dining restaurant. This pivotal role requires a dedicated individual with a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will be part of a dynamic team, preparing refined dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern techniques. The position offers a chance to grow within a caring culture that prioritizes individual welfare and well-being. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will create memorable experiences for guests in a luxurious setting.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Dining Room

Focus on Individual Welfare

Qualifications

• Passion for refined culinary techniques and commitment to service excellence.
• Experience in a fine dining environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare refined dishes using traditional flavors and modern techniques.
• Maintain detailed food logs and ensure quality of food prepared.
• Assist in hiring and training employees while adhering to safety policies.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Food Preparation

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Broilers

Job description

Overview

South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, returned to Fort Lauderdale. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. The lush 32-acre waterfront enclave is home to the extraordinary luxury resort hosting 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, plus an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to both inspire and relax. All are met with exceptional service and refined touches, resulting in extraordinary experiences. The Resort assembles over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to our guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and most importantly, a focus on you as an individual, including your welfare and well-being. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects you.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a seasoned Cook I - Fine Dining to join our opening team at Pier Sixty-Six Club team! In this pivotal role, you will be an essential part of a team dedicated to delivering distinctively different and elevated culinary experiences to our guests.

Reporting directly to the Sous Chef, your role will be to provide outstanding service within our fine dining restaurant. This position is ideal for someone with a deep passion for refined culinary techniques and a commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, supporting the team to achieve common goals.
• Prepare refined dishes infusing traditional flavors and ingredients with modern techniques.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Thaw food properly by pulling it from freezer storage to refrigerate.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnish of dishes.
• Maintain detailed food logs, monitoring the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Actively communicate during busy periods to facilitate assistance as needed.

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 the manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect