Line Cook | PM

San Juan Hotel Rumbao; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Kueros in San Juan invites a skilled Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare dishes with care, execute recipes with speed, and honor our island flavors, from mofongo to churrasco, in a fast-paced service environment.

You will work closely with the kitchen staff to maintain consistency, quality and authentic taste while adhering to health and safety standards. Weekend and holiday PM shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Food Handler certification.
• At least two (2) years of cooking experience preferred, including grilling and sautee skills.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of grill cooking.
• Good working knowledge of sauté cooking.
• Good knowledge of sanitation standards and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily preparation lists for production and ensure accuracy.
• Cook menu items per standard recipes with precision and speed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area per health regulations.
• Monitor portions, storage, and temperature controls.
• Assist other kitchen staff and communicate clearly with team.
• Follow safety and security procedures and wear proper protective equipment.

Skills

Food Handler Certification

2+ years cooking experience

Grilling

Sauté cooking

Sanitation knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.JOB SUMMARYAt Kueros, every dish tells a story, and the flavor connects with the culture's history. As a Line Cook, you are a key part of bringing that story to life, one plate at a time. You'll work your station with precision and urgency, while carrying forward the culinary traditions that define our island's culture, from perfectly seasoned mofongo to deliciously grilled churrasco and more!We're looking for a cook who knows these dishes not just as recipes, someone who can move with speed during service while still treating every plate with the care it deserves. You'll collaborate closely with the kitchen team to maintain consistency, quality, and the authentic flavor guests expect from Hotel Rumbao. This role calls for someone who takes pride in craft, thrives under pressure, and understands that at Kueros, food is culture served on a plate.Required availability to work weekends and holidays in the PM shift as assigned.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThis description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.Prepares daily preparation lists for production.Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.Adheres to all company policies and procedures.Follows safety and security procedures and rules.Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.Utilizes protective equipment.Reports unsafe conditions to management.Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).Perform any related duties as requested by management.Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESHold a current Food Handler certification.At least two (2) years of cooking experience preferred, including grilling and sautee skills.Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of grill cooking.Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of sauté cooking.Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etcAbility to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.Benefits401(k)Disability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRoom DiscountsEmployee Food and Beverage DiscountsEEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.