Cooks

CHELAS COCTELERIA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

CHELAS COCTELERIA is seeking a skilled cook to join our opening team in Fort Lauderdale. You will prepare delicious meals according to our menu, follow instructions, and deliver well-presented dishes in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires experience in cooking, knife skills, and knowledge of multiple methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling. Physical stamina and teamwork are essential for success in this busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.).
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Very good communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.
• Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.).
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers.
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Rotate all food in accordance to FIFO procedures.
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.

Skills

Cook experience

Food prep

Team player

Sanitation

Communication

Stamina

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

BIG FLAVOR STARTS IN THE KITCHEN. We're building a kitchen team that takes pride in great food, consistency, teamwork, and keeping up when the restaurant gets busy. If you bring the hustle and care about what comes out of your kitchen, we want you on our opening team.

We are looking for a skilledCookto prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Rotate all food in accordance to FIFO procedures
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, reach, lift, carry, and move items associated with restaurant operations. The position requires working in a fast-paced restaurant environment and may involve exposure to heat, cold, noise, food preparation equipment, cleaning products, and wet floors.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and a great team environment

Disclaimer:

Employment Eligibility: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify employment eligibility.

Job Description: This description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.