Palm Court Cook III

The Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Court Cook III at The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, FL is a full-time kitchen role. You will prepare menu items per standard recipes, monitor storage to maintain quality, and handle daily requisitions while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2–3 years cooking experience in a hotel/restaurant, and basic math and English skills. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High school diploma required; Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
• Minimum two to three years cooking experience in a hotel/restaurant environment required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes to ensure consistency.
• Checks and controls proper storage of product and rotates stock; maintains clean, compliant areas.
• Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items.
• Reads and applies math skills to follow recipes.

Skills

Food prep basics

Sanitation standards

Kitchen equipment operation

Math proficiency

English language proficiency

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred

Job description

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Palm Court Cook III

Full Time Cook Boca Raton, FL, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $24.50 Hourly

Summary

The ideal candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, sauté, fry, roast, moist heat, and other cooking methods.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills are necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to complete requisitions read recipes and communicates with other team members.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slices, etc.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. on continuous schedule.
• Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces. Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Essential Functions

Job duties include, although are not limited to:

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest. Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items ideal cooking in preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality. Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations.
• Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.

Internal Relationships

Reports to The Chef in charge of the department.

External Relationships

Has regular contact with Culinary & Food and Beverage departments.

Qualifications and Education/Experience Requirements

• Any Combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High school diploma required. Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred. Minimum two to three years cooking experience in a hotel/restaurant environment required.

Physical Requirements

Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. It requires walking or standing to a significant degree, as well as reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.

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