Junior Gourmet Cook – 5-Star Kitchen Excellence

Sandals International; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandals International is seeking a Cook I to support Executive and Sous Chefs in daily kitchen operations at a high-volume, 4- or 5-star level. You will help ensure the delivery of five-star global gourmet cuisine by performing station duties, maintaining quality, and adhering to health codes.

You will participate in mise en place, cooking orders for ala carte, staff meals, and banquet events, while applying proper knife skills and cooking techniques to meet Sandals standards.

Qualifications

• High School Leaving Certificate or Diploma.
• Apprenticeship or certification in culinary training.
• Food Handler's Permit.
• 3 years' experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel, restaurant or high-volume food service facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flow of foods at required level of excellence and prepared in a timely manner.
• Execute culinary methods and techniques to station within standards.
• Use knife skills to prepare ingredients as trained.
• Follow recipes, opening/closing procedures, and health codes.
• Maintain Sandals standards and quality as directed by executive chef.
• Prepare ala carte orders, employee meals, service staff, and banquet needs promptly and with courtesy.

Education

High School Leaving Certificate/Diploma

Completion of apprenticeship/certification in culinary training

Food Handler's Permit

Three (3) years' experience in 4- to 5-star hotel/restaurant/high-volume facility

Job description

Sandals International is seeking a Cook I to support Executive and Sous Chefs in daily kitchen operations at a high-volume, 4- or 5-star level. You will help ensure the delivery of five-star global gourmet cuisine by performing station duties, maintaining quality, and adhering to health codes.

You will participate in mise en place, cooking orders for ala carte, staff meals, and banquet events, while applying proper knife skills and cooking techniques to meet Sandals standards.