Fine Dining Pier Top Cook II — Mediterranean Cuisine Mastery

Pier Sixty Six; Deep Creek (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, life

Free team meals

Complimentary room nights

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a seasoned Fine Dining Pier Top - Cook II to join our culinary team. You will be essential in delivering distinctively different Mediterranean culinary experiences to our guests, reporting directly to the Sous Chef and upholding culinary excellence in a fast-paced fine dining setting.

The role requires passion for refined techniques, a commitment to service quality, and the ability to lead during peak service periods.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience in fine dining or similar culinary settings preferred.
• A degree from a technical, trade, or vocational school in culinary arts is highly preferred.

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.
• Regulating 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.
• 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 company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs; communicate clearly and professionally.
• Support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards related to Fine Dining.
• Capable of standing, sitting, or walking for an extended period; performing physical activities such as reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.

Skills

Fine dining

Food preparation

Team coordination

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a seasoned Fine Dining Pier Top - Cook II to join our culinary team. You will be essential in delivering distinctively different Mediterranean culinary experiences to our guests, reporting directly to the Sous Chef and upholding culinary excellence in a fast-paced fine dining setting.

The role requires passion for refined techniques, a commitment to service quality, and the ability to lead during peak service periods.